military service records

[Jake&Chanel 0]

Hi All

I served in the British Royal Marines for 6 years, but im applying from and having my interview in New Zealand

I have just discovered that i need military service records, is this just the documents i was given when i was discharged or is this something i have to apply for??

Our petition has been approved so our interview will not be far away and im a little worried about how to get these forms and how long it will take.

Has anyone else served in the uk military and gone through this process?

Regards

Jake

[Inky 1,111]

Usually they just want discharge papers if the military service in your country is optional. The rules are more for countrys where military is mandatory for certain age, then they need special papers etc.

[ConGau1981 56]

It should just be your discharge papers...like a DD-214 in the US. The discharge papers will have all the pertinent information they need to see

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hi All

I served in the British Royal Marines for 6 years, but im applying from and having my interview in New Zealand

I have just discovered that i need military service records, is this just the documents i was given when i was discharged or is this something i have to apply for??

Our petition has been approved so our interview will not be far away and im a little worried about how to get these forms and how long it will take.

Has anyone else served in the uk military and gone through this process?

Regards

Jake

The London embassy list of documents needed says--

Military Records: Persons who have served in the military forces of any country must obtain one copy of their military record. Note: On the day of the visa interview you will be required to furnish either your discharge papers or evidence of terminal leave from the forces.

Note: Military records from certain countries are unavailable. For further information, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit.