Right to work in the UK

Documentation required

  •  A passport showing that the holder is a British citizen or a citizen of the UK and her Colonies and has a right of abode in the United Kingdom
  •  A passport or national identity card showing that the holder is a national of an EEA country or Switzerland
  •  A residence permit, registration certificate or document certifying or indicating permanent residence has been issued by the Home Office or UKBIA to a national of an EEA country or Switzerland
  •  A permanent residence card issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA to a family member of a national of an EEA country or Switzerland
  •  A biometric immigration document issued by the UKBIA to the holder which indicates that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely or, has no time limit on their stay in the UK
  •  A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that the holder is exempt from immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely, has the right to abode or has no time limit on their stay in the UK
  •  An Application Registration Card issued by the Home Office to an asylum seeker stating that the holder is permitted to take employment

Applicants from European Economic Area (EEA)

Nationals from the EEA have the right to work and live in the UK. The EEA consists of the following members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and her Colonies. Switzerland is not a member of the EEA, however the same rules apply as if they were.

Additional Restrictions - Nationals from Bulgaria and Romania.

Since 1 January 2007, Bulgarian and Romanian nationals, as members of the EEA, have been able to move and reside freely in the UKexercising treaty rights. They do not require visas to enter or reside legally in the UK, however they do require separate permission to work.

Applicants from Outside of European Economic Area (EEA)

If the above is not available evidence may be provided as long as it is in conjunction with an official document stating the holder's name and permanent National Insurance number (P45, P60, National Insurance Card).

Acceptable evidence is:

  •  An immigration status document issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely or has no time limit on their stay in the UK
  •  A full birth certificate issued in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland including the name of at least one parent
  •  A full adoption certificate issued in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland including the name of at least one adoptive parent
  •  A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen
  •  A letter issued by the Home Office or the BIA which indicates that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK

Applicants from Outside of European Economic Area (EEA)

An applicant from outside of the EEA will have a time limit on their right to stay and work in the UK but it is possible for certain categories to obtain an extension of their entitlement to remain and work in the UK.

  •  A passport or travel document endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and is allowed to do the type of work in question, provided that there is no requirement for a work permit
  •  A biometric immigration document issued by the UKBIA to the holder which indicates that the person named can stay in the UK and do the work in question
  •  A temporary residence card or document issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA to a family member of a national of an EEA country or Switzerland
  •  A work permit or other approval document permitting employment by the Home Office or the UKBIA TOGETHER WITH a passport or another travel document endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and do the work in question
  •  A certificate of application issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA to or for a family member of a national of an EEA country or Switzerland stating that the holder is permitted to take employment which is LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD when produced TOGETHER WITH evidence of verification by the UKBIA Employment Checking Service
  •  An application registration card issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA stating that the holder is permitted to take employment when produced TOGETHER WITH verification by the UKBIA Employer Checking Service
  •  An immigration status document issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the person named can stay in the UK and do the work in question when produced TOGETHER WITH an official document stating the person's permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a government agency or a previous employer (e.g. P45, P60, National Insurance card)
  •  A letter issued by the Home Office or the UKBIA to the holder or employer or prospective employer indicating that theperson can stay in the UK and do the work in question when produced TOGETHER WITH an official document stating the person's permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a government agency or a previous employer (P45, P60, National Insurance card)

Tier 4 International Students

Any application received on or after 3 March 2010 will be subject to new restrictions. These changes will not have a retrospective effect. Together with proof of right to work as mentioned above under section Applicants from Outside of the European Economic Area (EEA)

Changes to the Immigration Rules

  •  Students studying courses below degree level will only be allowed to work 10 hours per week during term time, increasing to full time during the holidays;
  •  Dependants of students studying courses below degree level will not be allowed to work in the UK;
  •  International students studying at degree level or above retain the right to work 20 hours per week during term time, increasing to full time during the holidays
  •  Dependants of students studying for degree level or above will have the right to work full time in the UK;
  •  These students will be required to provide us with documentation that they are studying for a foundation/degree level or above.
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