In recognition of the immensely valuable contribution that thousands of overseas personnel make to the UK while serving, the Government has announced that visa fees will be waived for those who have served in the UK Armed Forces for a minimum period of six years or been discharged due to an illness or injury attributable to their service.
For further information please see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/visa-fees-scrapped-for-non-uk-service-personnel
Home Secretary Priti Patel and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace with non-UK service personnel