Blacksheep
Wiggy is right. Just because you have worked outside the UK it does not mean that you cannot satisfy the regulations. One of the biggest contributors in these forums to the frustrations that come spewing out as often as they do is people passing opinion with out actually checking the facts first. Blacksheep has had a wee rant without establishing the facts. So, go find out what the regs are then come back and apologise for misleading the thread! While I am at it, although I do not doubt Blacksheeps honesty, can you see the headlines if an incident occurred as a result of a pass office accepting someones word that they have been gainfully employed out the country for 5 years.... "yes your honour, he said he was good for the previous 5 years so I issued him with his airside pass".... "ah well thats all ok then!!!!!!"