Ministry of Defence: Visas
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff in his Department are reliant on a visa for employment.
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones
As at 5 March 2026, 163 individuals are recorded as being employed on a visa by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) or its Arm’s Length Bodies.
MOD Civil Service jobs generally require candidates to be either UK nationals, Commonwealth citizens, or EEA nationals. Foreign nationals with valid visas, such as Skilled Worker Visas, are eligible to apply but must be able to provide evidence of their right to work.
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