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Army: Recruitment

Asked by Valerie VazLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 July 2025UIN 65751

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it his policy that people with tattoos are able to join the Army.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Individuals with tattoos are able to join the Army, subject to some restrictions. There have been some recent changes made to the Army’s visible tattoo policy following a review this year. I can confirm that, moving forwards, only tattoos on the face and front of the ear will be a bar to entry, in addition to tattoos that are deemed as offensive, obscene or racist.

Further information and guidance for prospective candidates can be found online: https://jobs.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-apply/tattoos-and-piercings/

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