Zone Information
Membership European Branches
Who is eligible to become a Member in the European Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion?
Membership is open to Canadian Citizens, Commonwealth subject as well as NATO Country citizens who meet the following criteria for the membership categories:
Ordinary Member
Ordinary membership is open to any NATO country citizen who is of federal voting age and whose service was terminated under conditions other than dishonourable or for reasons of misconduct and who served or is serving in:
Her Majesty's Forces in any conflict in which Canada was involved; or
The Forces of Underground Forces of any of her Majesty's Allies of any conflict Canada was involved (Zone and Dominion Command approval is required for Underground Service); or
United Nations or Commonwealth police action in the Congo, Gaza, Cyprus or in any other area that may be specified by Dominion Command; or
The Forces of a country while that country was a member of NATO or NORAD in alliance with Canada; or
Associate Member
Associate membership is open to any NATO country citizen, who is of federal voting age and who is not eligible for ordinary membership, and who:
Who is the child, adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, niece, nephew, spouse, widow/er, sibling or parent of a person who is or was eligible to be an ordinary of a Branch in Europe; or
Is the spouse, parent or sibling of an associate member, in the case of divorce or legal documented separation, a spouse who is an associate member through marriage to an associate member attains the right to membership unless such membership lapses; or is the child of an associate member; or
Affiliate Voting Member
Affiliate voting membership is open to any NATO country citizen who is of federal voting age and who is not eligible for ordinary or associate membership
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - I would like to become a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, how do I apply?
A - To apply for membership you should visit or contact the branch you wish to join. Members of the branch executive will be pleased to help you with the application process and answer any questions you may have. You can find contact information on the European Branchs on this website
Q - How much is a membership/ How much is this year's dues?
A - Dues vary from branch to branch as each branch sets it's own rates; however, an average rate would be between €30.00 and €40.00 a year. To find out the dues for a particular Branch you should contact that Branch directly.
Q - If I transfer my membership to another branch, do I have to be initiated again?
A - No, you need only participate in the initiation process once.
Q - My membership has lapsed and I wish to reinstate it, how do I do this?
A - You may reinstate your membership in any Branch. Contact the Branch you wish to belong to and they will assist you in the reinstatement process.
Q - I would like to obtain some information regarding my ancestors who may or may not have been former members of The Royal Canadian Legion.
A - Recent Canadian privacy legislation prevents the Legion from providing any information on individual members to an outside party. If the individual had Canadian military service and you can provide enough information to distinguish him/her from others of the same name, you could submit a notice for the Lost Trails section of Legion Magazine in the hope that someone can identify your relative and then contact you. Your may submit your request to, Lost Trails at magazine@legion.ca.
Q - I am trying to locate a fellow I served with during the war can you help me find him?
A - Recent Canadian privacy legislation prevents the Legion from providing any information on individual members to an outside party. If the individual had Canadian military service and you can provide enough information to distinguish him/her from others of the same name, you could submit a notice for the Lost Trails section of Legion Magazine in the hope that someone can identify your relative and then contact you. Your may submit your request to, Lost Trails at magazine@legion.ca.
Q - I am not receiving my Legion magazine.
A - There are a number of reasons why a member may not be receiving their Legion Magazine.
- Your magazine was returned from Canada Post as undeliverable; therefore delivery was cancelled pending receipt of a new address. If you have recently moved, you may change your address on-line at: www.legionmagazine.com/en/magazine/
- Your membership has been cancelled for non-payment of dues and your magazine subscription has expired because your renewal payment was not received by Dominion Command by January 31. If you have paid your dues, check with your branch to determine if your payment has been submitted to Dominion Command for processing. Once payment has been processed, it takes six to eight weeks for delivery to resume.
- We have been notified that you no longer wish to receive the magazine. Contact your branch to have delivery reactivated.
Q - Is it possible to submit a change of address on-line?
A - You can change your address on-line at the following address: www.legionmagazine.com/en/index.php/change-of-address/
Q - Where can I obtain a copy of military service documents?
A - For information on military service you should contact the Services Branch - Personnel Records Unit at the Library and Archives of Canada. You can contact them via the internet at: Library and Archives Canada or via mail or phone/fax at:
Services Branch - Personnel Records Unit
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4
Phone: (613) 996-5115
Fax: (613) 947-8456
Tollfree: 1-866-578-7777 (Can & US)
Q - Where can I find the address and phone number for the branch of The Royal Canadian Legion nearest to me?
A - European Branches contact information is available on this website.