Q&A for How to Join the SAS

There is no entry level of education, but there are other requirements to apply.

With or without grades, you are eligible to join the SAS as you are within the age bracket.

As long as you have gained British citizenship and lived in the country for five years, then yes.

Yes, but you first have to gain British citizenship and live within the UK for at least 5 years.

No, you have to join the army first, then join the SAS.

No, there is no height minimum or maximum.

Unfortunately, your age is a limitation for you. The SAS looks for recruits ages 18 to 34.

Yes, as Nigeria is part of the commonwealth. But you also need to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

Nigeria is a commonwealth country. Provided that you've lived here for more than 5 years, you can enlist.

No, you do not need to be British. You can be a citizen of a commonwealth country and still make the cut.

South-Africa is a part of the commonwealth, and you are allowed to join the British Army ( SAS ). However, you have to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years to be able to apply.

Migrate to the UK and attain citizenship, live there for 5 years, and if you're within the age bracket of 18 - 34 years old, you can apply.

When you are given the ‘beige beret’ it will be the proudest moment of your life. All of that blood, sweat and tears will actually mean something. Once you’ve passed the 12 months of continuation training, where one must fit into SAS life (or they get the boot), you can confidently say that you’re one the most elite soldiers in not only the British Army but the world. Joint the SAS should be the ultimate goal for any elite man.

Run. A lot. Best thing to do is 5 mile run daily with weighted vest or backpack, and you'll have the best chance of success.

Unfortunately, yes -- you are probably too old to be part of SAS. You may have to remain a normal solider.

No, sorry. You need to be 18-32. But there could be other military jobs available to you.

You need to have British citizenship or the citizenship of a commonwealth country, and also have lived in the UK for 5 years constantly, with only a certain amount of days outside the country allowed. You should be able to find out via British government and/or British Army website.

No. Portugal is not part of the commonwealth. You can migrate to the UK and gain British citizenship, which allows you to join the British Army (including SAS) after having lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

It depends on how bad your eyesight is. There is a basic eye test on initial medical exams that will determine your eligibility.

You have two chances. After that, if you fail, you are barred for life from reattempting.

While there is no specific requirement that is easily found, the SAS requires the best, so 20/20 eyesight is what you should have. Everything is tested against other candidates so if you have 19/20 eyesight and another person has 20/20 eyesight, he is more likely to get picked for the selection course. It is highly competitive so something as simple as needing glasses could make it so you are not picked.

If you country is a commonwealth country, then yes. If not, no, unless you have British citizenship.

You must be citizen of the commonwealth and live in the UK for 5 years.

As long as you are in the age bracket, yes. Make sure that you are fit and mentally strong enough, though.

No, you are just put in a random squad of SAS members that have to same skills as you do.

Yes, as combat roles have opened up to woman including special forces.

Yes, but you will be assessed as other candidate would. Just because you served in another SOF unit doesn't guarantee you a spot in the regiment.

No, an American citizen cannot join the SAS or the British Armed Forces. Try the Navy Seals or another special branch in your home country.

Yes, since it is a part of commonwealth, but you still must live in the U.K. for at least 5 years.

You will have to live in the United Kingdom for 5 years or more and obtain citizenship before you can join.