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Settle in the UK as a former member of HM Forces: form SET(AF)

Apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a former member of HM Forces (or their dependant) and for a biometric residence permit.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Use this form to apply online if you are a member of HM Forces (or their partner or child) with at least 4 years’ service and you have been or are being discharged from service.

You should check your eligibility before you apply. If you are eligible to apply you will find guidance on how to complete your application and the evidence you need to provide within the online application form.

You can get help completing the online form if you do not feel confident using a computer or do not have access to one.

You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Get help to apply online

You can get help with completing the online form if you:

  • do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device
  • do not have internet access

You can only use this service if you’re making an application in the UK.

You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Published 1 December 2013
Last updated 1 November 2018 + show all updates
  1. Paper application form withdrawn, you must now apply online.

  2. Application form updated with GDPR policy.

  3. Online application form link added.

  4. Updated form for use on or after 6 April 2018.

  5. Updated application form for use on or after 6 April 2017.

  6. Updated form for use on or after 24 November.

  7. Update form and guidance for use on or after 18 March.

  8. Updated application form for use on or after 19 November 2015.

  9. New versions published for use on or after 6 April 2015.

  10. New version published for use on or after 6 November 2014.

  11. Updated guidance.

  12. A new version of this form has been published for use on or after 2 June 2014. You can now tell us your email address to receive an update on the progress of your application.

  13. A new version of this form has been published for use on after 6 April 2014.

  14. First published.