Ministry of Defence: Visas
(asked on 3rd March 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff in his Department are reliant on a visa for employment.
This question was answered on 11th March 2026
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.