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Jersey Gurkha Discharged from the British Army

9 facts quoted from the official source

Settlement route for a Nepalese Gurkha discharged from the British Army after the required service and within the application window.

Route type
Other & special
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Military or armed-forces serviceThe applicant must be a citizen or national of Nepal who served in the Brigade of Gurkhas under its terms of service.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA person applying from abroad must hold valid entry clearance in this capacity.
Also stated by the source
  • British Army Service Years MinAt least four years of Gurkha service with the British Army is required.
  • Eligibility summaryParagraphs 276F to 276J require at least four years as a Gurkha, discharge in Nepal on completion of engagement on or after 1 July 1997, and normally an application within two years of discharge.
  • Official source basisParagraphs 276F to 276J require at least four years as a Gurkha, discharge in Nepal on completion of engagement on or after 1 July 1997, and normally an application within two years of discharge.
  • Report summaryParagraphs 276F to 276J require at least four years as a Gurkha, discharge in Nepal on completion of engagement on or after 1 July 1997, and normally an application within two years of discharge.
  • What the route grantsA qualifying applicant may receive indefinite leave directly.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Apply Within Discharge Years MaxThe ordinary rule requires application no more than two years after discharge.checked 2026-07-26
  • Discharge Date MinThe qualifying discharge must be on or after 1 July 1997.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Jersey?
The official source states: Settlement route for a Nepalese Gurkha discharged from the British Army after the required service and within the application window.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.je page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.jeLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Jersey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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