Can a Canadian join the French Foreign Legion?

They must be foreign, though this rule is often glossed over. About 16 percent are French nationals who join posing as citizens of other French-speaking countries, such as Belgium or Canada. Legionnaires can apply for French citizenship after their first three years of service and about 80 percent do so eventually.

Is there still a French Foreign Legion?

The Foreign Legion (French: Légion étrangère) is a body of the French Army with a specific command and comprising several specialities: infantry, cavalry, engineers and airborne troops….

French Foreign Legion
The Foreign Legion’s grenade emblem and colours
Active	10 March 1831 – present
Country	France
Branch	French Army

Can I join the Army at 50 years old?

Can you join the Army at 50? The maximum age for joining the Army is 35 years. However, depending on the level of your education, prior military skills or experience, you may still join the army even if you are beyond this age.

Can a single man join the French Foreign Legion?

The French Foreign Legion accepts recruits from all over the world. The Foreign Legion recruitment is officially running 24/7/365 (yes, you can join every day, all year long). A candidate/volunteer will be enlisted as a single man, even if you are married.

What are the benefits of being a Canadian Legion member?

A: The Legion offers you 20 working days during your first year of service, 25 working days during your second year of service, and, since your third year of service, you will be provided with 45 working days of annual leave (vacation/holiday) per year.

Should foreign nationals be allowed to join the Canadian Armed Forces?

Matthew Overton, executive director of the Conference of Defence Associations Institute and a retired brigadier-general who commanded the Forces recruiting group, said there are potential benefits and risks to allowing foreign nationals to join the Canadian Armed Forces.

Which countries can enlist in the Spanish Legion?

The Spanish military recruits citizens from ex-Spanish colonies except those from Puerto Rico and The Philippines. Also, citizens of Spanish-speaking nations (like Costa Rica, Mexico, etc.) can enroll in the Spanish Legion. Fun Fact – The Spanish Legion was set up in 1920s to serve as part of Spain’s ‘Army of Africa’. 10. Belgium