Non-Citizens Can Enlist in Military Forces of Several Nations
Various countries have established criteria for non-citizens wishing to join their military forces. The United States requires applicants to hold a valid US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) and demonstrate fluency in English.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) opened recruitment to permanent residents from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, allowing them to serve without first obtaining citizenship. This policy was announced on June 4, 2024, and became applicable in 2026.
Canada has specified conditions for permanent residents to join the Canadian Armed Forces, stating that applicants must be British or Irish nationals or Commonwealth citizens. The Spanish Ministry of Defence announced that nationals from 18 Hispanic American and Equatorial Guinean countries can enlist without Spanish citizenship, listing specific countries eligible for recruitment.
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