How does a British or EU passport benefit a Speedbird Pilot Academy applicant compared to an African passport holder?"
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Category: Eligibility
Date asked: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Last reviewed: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Chloe H.
Captain
Hi -
The main benefit of having a British passport, would be that the right to live and work in the UK would be a given, however there are no further benefits. If you have a passport from the EU, you may be eligible for a settled status visa but the right to work is not automatic.
You would need to check your eligibility on the UK government website if you do not have a British passport as we cannot sponsor candidates for the right to work visa.
I hope this has helped!
Chloë
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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