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August 1, 2025
Recruit for Spouses Career Academy: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme
Are you a member of the Foreign & Commonwealth community with a qualification from your home country that you need transferring to its UK equivalent?
Then RFS has some very exciting news to share with you!
RFS are thrilled to announce that applications are now open.
RFS will cover the costs of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and facilitate the application process, working with trusted service providers to ensure qualifications meet UK standards.
Eligibility:
- Partner of a Foreign or Commonwealth national serving in HM Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force)
- Over 18 years of age
- Partners include spouses, civil partners, fiancés(e), or individuals living with serving personnel in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for at least two years
Application Requirements:
- Partner’s service number
- Date of entry to the UK
- Visa status (if applicable)
To apply for this support and service, sign up to our portal and navigate to 'programmes.'
https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in