What documents give you the right to work in the UK?

Documents which show ongoing right to work in the UK

  • A passport showing that you are a British citizen or a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies and have the right of abode in the United Kingdom.
  • A passport or national identity card showing that you are a national of the Republic of Ireland.

What counts as a right to work in the UK?

Who is eligible to work in the UK? You are eligible to work in the UK if you are a British citizen, a person with settled status in Britain, such as ILR or EU settled status, or if you have valid immigration status which allows you to carry out the work in question, such as a Skilled Worker visa.

Does a National Insurance number count as right to work?

Short UK birth certificates (which do not have details of either of the holder’s parents) and national insurance numbers on their own are not acceptable documents for the purpose of a right to work check and will not provide a statutory excuse.

What qualifies as a right to work document?

A birth or adoption certificate issued in the: UK, when produced in combination with an official document giving the person’s permanent national insurance number and their name issued by a government agency or a previous employer.

Is NI number proof of right to work?

Can I work in the UK without a National Insurance number?

If you do not already have a National Insurance number, you only need to apply for one if you’re planning to work. You can start work without a National Insurance number if you can prove you have the right to work in the UK. You do not need a National Insurance number to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Can I use my National Insurance number as proof to work in the UK?

Is driving licence proof of right to work in UK?

No. It is a common misconception that a British citizen can provide their driving licence to evidence their right to work. This is not acceptable proof of right to work. Right to work checks and civil penalties section.

Do you have eligibility to work in the UK?

A worker is eligible to work in the UK, and therefore doesn’t need to obtain a work permit, if they are a: British citizen. European Economic Area (EEA) citizen (check the countries this applies to here)

How do you prove right to reside in the UK?

You have a right to reside in the UK if any of the following is true:

  1. you have ‘right of abode’ in the UK, if you’re a British citizen.
  2. you’re a citizen of Ireland.
  3. you have pre-settled or settled status through the EU Settlement Scheme.
  4. you have indefinite leave to enter (ILE) or remain in the UK (ILR)

How long can I work without NI number?

You could work your entire time here in the UK without an NI number because it is not a legal requirement. Paying NI however is. Unless you are self-employed, you are going to find that the majority of employers here will ask you to provide a National Insurance number as soon as possible.

How do I get a temporary National Insurance number UK?

If they still cannot find their NINO they may be able to obtain it by contacting HMRC and asking them to send a letter of confirmation of their NINO (note HMRC will not tell someone their NINO over the phone) or by logging into their Personal Tax Account (they do not need their NINO to access their Personal Tax Account …