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Hi, im thinking of joining the british army at the end of this year when i finish my last year of school(Gr12). I have a few questions about getting my NI number and if i have to register with the NHS? i will be coming over on the 6 month visitors visa. So how long would it possible take to get my number and if i might have any problems getting one. cheers

Its better if you find someone more official to discuss this with, try talking to an online recruiter here:

http://www.armyonline.mod.uk/

If you join the British army you will be classed as a mercenary in South Africa, you can be arrested and jailed if you return to South Africa.

insushin wrote:Its better if you find someone more official to discuss this with, try talking to an online recruiter here:

http://www.armyonline.mod.uk/

If you join the British army you will be classed as a mercenary in South Africa, you can be arrested and jailed if you return to South Africa.

Utter rubbish Nothing has been moved through the courts in SA yet.

NI number will be issued six weeks before you go to Phase One training, you may not get a NHS number but you dont need one to join.
The whole process takes between 3-6 months depending on what trade you choose.

It takes about three to six months. If you haven't resided in Britain for five five years your opportunities to enlist would be limited o combat arms (Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery) and some trades in Royal Logistics Corps. The fastest way to join is Infantry. PM me if you have specific questions

pankaye wrote:It takes about three to six months. If you haven't resided in Britain for five five years your opportunities to enlist would be limited o combat arms (Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery) and some trades in Royal Logistics Corps. The fastest way to join is Infantry. PM me if you have specific questions

RLC is closed to Foreign and Coomonwealth applicants too.

MSI64 wrote:

pankaye wrote:It takes about three to six months. If you haven't resided in Britain for five five years your opportunities to enlist would be limited o combat arms (Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery) and some trades in Royal Logistics Corps. The fastest way to join is Infantry. PM me if you have specific questions

RLC is closed to Foreign and Commonwealth applicants too.

yeah that's true. it has reached the 15% limit. Thanks MS164 for the correction

MSI64 wrote:

insushin wrote:Its better if you find someone more official to discuss this with, try talking to an online recruiter here:

http://www.armyonline.mod.uk/

If you join the British army you will be classed as a mercenary in South Africa, you can be arrested and jailed if you return to South Africa.

Utter rubbish Nothing has been moved through the courts in SA yet.

NI number will be issued six weeks before you go to Phase One training, you may not get a NHS number but you dont need one to join.
The whole process takes between 3-6 months depending on what trade you choose.

I myself am from South Africa when I first applied I was told exactly this, just reiterating what I was told.

insushin wrote:

MSI64 wrote:

insushin wrote:Its better if you find someone more official to discuss this with, try talking to an online recruiter here:

http://www.armyonline.mod.uk/

If you join the British army you will be classed as a mercenary in South Africa, you can be arrested and jailed if you return to South Africa.

Utter rubbish Nothing has been moved through the courts in SA yet.

NI number will be issued six weeks before you go to Phase One training, you may not get a NHS number but you dont need one to join.
The whole process takes between 3-6 months depending on what trade you choose.

I myself am from South Africa when I first applied I was told exactly this, just reiterating what I was told.

Still utter rubbish

MSI64 wrote:

insushin wrote:

MSI64 wrote: Utter rubbish Nothing has been moved through the courts in SA yet.

NI number will be issued six weeks before you go to Phase One training, you may not get a NHS number but you dont need one to join.
The whole process takes between 3-6 months depending on what trade you choose.

I myself am from South Africa when I first applied I was told exactly this, just reiterating what I was told.

Still utter rubbish

Ok
Got a call from my recruiter today medical cleared!!
Just selection to go now