Step 1
Find a consultant to host and supervise you. You will need to make these arrangements yourself and your application can’t proceed until this is arranged.
Step 2
Provide a copy of your CV and a reference from your current or last employer. Please be aware that your application can’t proceed until this has been received.
Step 3
Ensure you have the correct visa in place if required. More information about this is available on the GOV.UK website where you can also check if you need a UK visa. If you need a Visa, please be aware that this is a mandatory requirement and your application can not proceed until this has been arranged.
Step 4
Provide ID documents eg a valid Passport with 6 months still remaining. Please be aware that this is a mandatory requirement and your application can not proceed until this has been received.
Step 5
Provide a recent Certificate of Good Standing (Police Certificate) issued within the last 6 months, for any countries you have lived in outside of the UK in the last 5 years. Please be aware that this is a mandatory requirement and your application can not proceed until this has been received.
Step 6
Please contact your LTHT hosting team to complete an MHC3 Observership request form. To help them do this, you will need to supply your supporting information and documents to them when requested to help them do this. They will then submit a fully completed and fully authorized MHC3 request form to the Honorary Contracts team.
Step 7
Upon receipt of your completed paperwork, details on how to pay the £350 admin fee will be supplied if not already done so. Please note that your Observership request cannot proceed until the fee has been paid.