What are the nationality criteria for joining the police service?
To be eligible for appointment you must either be: 1. A British Citizen or a citizen of the EC or other states in the EEA (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein). It is essential that you live in the UK, free of restrictions or be eligible to do so. There are 15 EC member states: Ireland Finland Netherlands Belgium France Germany Luxembourg Portugal Spain Italy Denmark Sweden Greece Austria Or: 2. A Commonwealth citizen or other foreign nationals can apply but only if they are resident in the UK free of any restrictions.