Quote Originally Posted by john sergison View Post
hello darren-b

yes i have read the application form and i agree that it is this that we would be required to fill in with what they ask , but the paragraph i have talked about in the exemptions on the bia website and in the home office uk test book clearly states that the husband, wife etc of a british citizen MAY be exempt.

this is what causes the confusion or it is an error by the writers because i myself have never known anybody challange this paragraph.

i think i will also inquire from the home office and the bia in the new year even if only to be a thorn in their side.

thanks again for the reply

john sergison
I'm obviously reading it differently to you.... The was I read it is the British citizen has to be a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, etc for the exemption to apply.

"are the husband, wife, civil partner, or unmarried or same-sex partner of a British citizen or of a permanent resident of the United Kingdom who is a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service, a staff member of the British Council on a tour of duty abroad, or staff member of the Department for International Development;"