You want to join the military of your country and you haven't been given a chance or you have a bad life a criminal record, or you want to escape your seemly pleasurable life, whatever reason ? The French Foreign Legion is willing to accept you if you meet their requirements which is not so burdensome and the good news is that it recruits foreigners. you can join now!
Comprised of a select 8,000 men, the French Foreign Legion has a reputation for being one of the most challenging environments to serve within in any military worldwide.
Formed in 1831, the Legion formally sits as a branch of the French Army. Yet, it is thought of as its own entity, with a unique identity and ethos.
Criminals, fraudsters, chased businessmen, disgruntled individuals, rich or poor, and deserters … apparently, all are welcome.
A strictly no women allowed organisation, the French Foreign Legion has seen action during the last twenty years in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, French Guiana, Gabon, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, Kuwait, Rwanda, and Somalia.
The French Foreign Legion accepts recruits from all over the world. The recruitment officially runs 24/7/365 (yes, you can join every day, all year long)
As a candidate/volunteer, you will be enlisted as a single person, even if you are married. The first contract you sign is mandatory for 5 years.
The entire recruiting and selection process takes usually 2 to 4 weeks (the exact period depends on each candidate). 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 process ends when you are officially accepted or rejected. 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 candidates having passed all the tests are officially accepted or rejected every working Thursday afternoon. As a volunteer, you are allowed to ask to go home every morning during the entire selection process.
What DOES matter when joining the Legion
Comprised of a select 8,000 men, the French Foreign Legion has a reputation for being one of the most challenging environments to serve within in any military worldwide.
Formed in 1831, the Legion formally sits as a branch of the French Army. Yet, it is thought of as its own entity, with a unique identity and ethos.
Criminals, fraudsters, chased businessmen, disgruntled individuals, rich or poor, and deserters … apparently, all are welcome.
A strictly no women allowed organisation, the French Foreign Legion has seen action during the last twenty years in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, French Guiana, Gabon, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Kosovo, Kuwait, Rwanda, and Somalia.
The French Foreign Legion accepts recruits from all over the world. The recruitment officially runs 24/7/365 (yes, you can join every day, all year long)
As a candidate/volunteer, you will be enlisted as a single person, even if you are married. The first contract you sign is mandatory for 5 years.
The entire recruiting and selection process takes usually 2 to 4 weeks (the exact period depends on each candidate). 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 process ends when you are officially accepted or rejected. 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 candidates having passed all the tests are officially accepted or rejected every working Thursday afternoon. As a volunteer, you are allowed to ask to go home every morning during the entire selection process.
What DOES matter when joining the Legion
to be a man between 17.5 and 39.5 years –
to have a valid ID (identity document)ID Card or Passport for recruits from the European Union (EU)
Passport for recruits from all over the world
to have a verified copy of your birth certificate (translated into English or French)
– the verified copy cannot be older than 6 months while enlisting
– you are allowed to enlist in the Legion without the certificate as well, nonetheless, the document will facilitate your engagement
to be NOT wanted by Interpol (murders, drug trafficking, or other really serious crimes are NOT tolerated…)
to be physically fit to serve anywhere in the world and in any season (heat, cold), for at least 5 years
to be able to write and read in your native language
to have BMI between 18 and 30 –
Passport for recruits from all over the world
to have a verified copy of your birth certificate (translated into English or French)
– the verified copy cannot be older than 6 months while enlisting
– you are allowed to enlist in the Legion without the certificate as well, nonetheless, the document will facilitate your engagement
to be NOT wanted by Interpol (murders, drug trafficking, or other really serious crimes are NOT tolerated…)
to be physically fit to serve anywhere in the world and in any season (heat, cold), for at least 5 years
to be able to write and read in your native language
to have BMI between 18 and 30 –
What DOES NOT matter when joining the Legion
your citizenship (whether you’re a Brazilian, Indian, Russian, Japanese, etc…) doesn’t matter
your race origin doesn’t matter
your religion doesn’t matter
your ignorance of the French language doesn’t matter
your educational background doesn’t matter
your qualifications doesn’t matter
your social status doesn’t matter
your professional status doesn’t matter
your civil status (single, married, divorced) doesn’t matter
your previous military or non-military background doesn’t matter
your race origin doesn’t matter
your religion doesn’t matter
your ignorance of the French language doesn’t matter
your educational background doesn’t matter
your qualifications doesn’t matter
your social status doesn’t matter
your professional status doesn’t matter
your civil status (single, married, divorced) doesn’t matter
your previous military or non-military background doesn’t matter
