to be physically fit to serve anywhere in the world and in any season (heat, cold), for at least 5 years.
to be NOT wanted by Interpol (murders, drug trafficking, or other really serious crimes are NOT tolerated…).
– you are allowed to enlist in the Legion without the certificate as well, nonetheless, the document will facilitate your engagement – the verified copy cannot be older than 6 months while enlisting
to have a verified copy of your birth certificate (translated into English or French).
Passport for recruits from all over the world.
ID Card or Passport for recruits from the European Union (EU).
to be a man between 17.5 and 39.5 years – read more here:Īge limits for joining the French Foreign Legion.
What to take with you to the Foreign Legionįrench Foreign Legion: Entry Requirements What DOES matter when joining the Legion.
As a volunteer, you are allowed to ask to go home every morning during the entire selection process.įoreign Legion recruitment: Table of Contents The candidates having passed all the tests are officially accepted or rejected every working Thursday afternoon. During the whole period - from passing the passport to a legionnaire until your acceptance or rejection - free accommodation, free food, and free clothing are provided to you by the Legion. The process ends when you are officially accepted or rejected. The process starts when you pass your passport to a serving legionnaire in a recruiting center or in an information office (see full list below). The entire recruiting and selection process takes usually 2 to 4 weeks (the exact period depends on each candidate). The first contract you sign is mandatory for 5 years. The recruitment officially runs 24/7/365 (yes, you can join every day, all year long)Īs a candidate/volunteer, you will be enlisted as a single person, even if you are married. The French Foreign Legion accepts recruits from all over the world. Spanish, German and Russian versions are included. Check this official COVID-19 FAQ page (in English) of the French diplomacy to read all advices for foreigners willing to travel to France. To avoid all possible awkward issues when trying to enter France, each candidate should call the French embassy in his country to get proper information about the current COVID-19 rules being valid for him when willing to travel to France.ģ. Regarding the current COVID-19 situation, follow these instructions:ġ. There is NO OTHER WAY! No online applications, no letters of invitation, no French embassy’s forms are offered to join the French Foreign Legion. Please note that the ONLY way to join the Foreign Legion is to travel to mainland France (in Europe) and knock on the door of one of the Foreign Legion recruiting centers and offices. Welcome to the information page on how to join the French Foreign Legion.
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