Actually after some research it seems that the French foreign legion decided to admit women into its ranks as of 2000. There is a BBC news article dated in October 2000 that states that the French defense Minister Alain Richard has to decided to admit women into the legions ranks in hopes of increasing theirs percentage up to 20% within the next twenty years
Unless you are French, you can only join the French Foreign Legion.
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You must pass an eye test without your glasses to be allowed to join, but you can wear them during service.
I joined the Legion in 1993,at the ame time there was aguy from Holland who turned up to join without a passport,he was shown the door and told to come back with his passport.
Some nations accept men of foreign citizenship into their military. The US does; the French still have a Foreign Legion. It would depend on the rules and laws of the different country you propose to join.
No, speaking French is not a requirement to join the French Foreign Legion. However, recruits will be expected to learn French during their time in the Legion.
Unless you are French, you can only join the French Foreign Legion.
no they can not
As far as I know, you have to be in perfect health to join the French foreign legion. There is a thorough medical check during the selection process.
If they weren't a French citizen, their only option would be the Foreign Legion.
You cannot enlist with the French Foreign Legion from abroad. You have to travel to France, and to go through a selection process and selection tests. Terms and conditions are explained in link below (French Foreign Legion website - English version)
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Gurkhas were amongst the toughest fighting men alive. Check with the Legion.
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The French Foreign Legion.
A foreigner can only join the French Foreign Legion regiments. You cannot enlist with them from abroad, but you have to travel to France first, and to go through a selection process and selection tests. Your health and fitness will be tested. Terms and conditions are explained in link below (French Foreign Legion website - English version)