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United Kingdom Gurkha or Hong Kong military unit veteran discharged before 1 July 1997

6 facts quoted from the official source

Settle as an eligible pre-July-1997 Gurkha or Hong Kong military-unit veteran or qualifying family member.

Route type
Other & special
Can bring
children, partner
from the official record
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
  • Prior or current lawful statusThe principal must have the qualifying Gurkha or Hong Kong military service and discharge history specified by the appendix.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Work and study rightsSettlement permits work and study without sponsorship.
  • Family membersSpecified partners, children and bereaved family members may qualify under the appendix.
Family

Who you can bring

childrenpartner
  • Family membersSpecified partners, children and bereaved family members may qualify under the appendix.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityA successful settlement application grants indefinite permission.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: Settle as an eligible pre-July-1997 Gurkha or Hong Kong military-unit veteran or qualifying family member.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 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.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · 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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