A soldier was given assistance by two of AFF’s specialist teams while he was on assignment overseas.
Pte Jeannick Serieux contacted the Foreign & Commonwealth team when he needed assistance with the non-UK call forward process to gain permission for his new wife to accompany him overseas following his marriage.
Once the correct visa had been secured for his wife, the Overseas team supported the family over several months, and through several refusals, as they navigated the UK residency requirements for the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).
Following positive results on both issues, he thanked AFF and said: “Whilst things are tough sometimes, with the right people by your side we can get through it.”
GHICs are replacing the European Health Insurance Cards. Service personnel can apply for their first GHIC online if they have a National Insurance number and a UK or BFPO address. For more information visit aff.org.uk
If you have any queries about non-UK or overseas assignments, email contact@aff.org.uk