No. Spain has a foreign legion as well. They are called "legionaires" (legionarios) and they have gained the reputation of being ruthless, cruel, do whatever is needed to reach the goal.
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)
Foreign citizens can only apply to join the Foreign Legion regiments (7.700 people from 136 countries, including France). The selection process takes place in France only. Conditions are listed in link (in English).
Foreign citizens can only apply to join the Foreign Legion regiments (7.700 people from 136 countries, including France). The selection process takes place in France only. Conditions are listed in link (in English).
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)
You'll never know. When a man (and they are only men) enter the Foreign Legion they give up their names and pasts.
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Unless you are French, you can only join the French Foreign Legion.
Not having 20/20 is quite common. However only the Legion can answer your questions.
There've been several throughout the years. Currently, the only active ones are the French Foreign Legion, and the Israeli Mahal, The Royal Armed Forces (of the United Kingdom) accepts applicants from Commonwealth countries and the Republic of Ireland, and also fields the Brigade of Gurkhas. The US Armed Forces, while having no actual foreign legion, does accept foreign volunteers into their ranks. The Spanish Legion was originally established as an equivalent to the French Foreign Legion, but no longer accepts foreign nationals.
She is the only woman to have served in the French Foreign Legion.