Proof of Eligibility to Work in The UK - Documents Required

Updated 17 Oct 2025

Proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK - List of Original Documents Required at Interview

 

Under the terms of the Immigration, "Asylum and Nationality Act 2006" the Company is required to follow certain procedures aimed at the prevention of illegal working. Before a formal offer of employment can be made, the Company must satisfy itself that the individual either has permission to work in the UK or has the qualifications and experience necessary to support an application by the Company for a Certificate of Sponsorship for a foreign national.  In order to meet its legal requirements the Company has to see and verify original documents, as listed below, as proof of eligibility to work in the UK. If you do not have eligibility to work in the UK, please bring your passport with you.

 

You must provide one of the original documents alone, or two of the original documents in the specified combinations given in EITHER List A OR List B.

LIST A (Part 1) – Documents which confirm that you have an on-going right to work in the UK – one document only is required (See note re citizens from A2 and A8 countries)

A passport showing that you are a British citizen or a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies having the right of abode in the UK.

A passport or national identity card showing that you are a national of an EEA country or Switzerland.

A residence permit, registration certificate or document certifying or indicating permanent residence issued by the Home Office or the UK Border Agency to you, as a national of an EEA country or Switzerland.

A permanent residence card issued by the Home Office or the UK Border Agency to you as a family member of a national of an EEA country or Switzerland.

A Bio-metric Immigration document issued by the UK Border Agency indicating that you are allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or have no time limit on the stay in the UK.

A passport or other travel document endorsed to show that you are exempt from immigration control, are allowed to stay in the UK, have the right of abode in the UK, or have no time limit on your stay in the UK.

LIST A (Part 2) – Documents which confirm that you have an on-going right to work in the UK but where two documents are required (See note re citizens from A2 and A8 countries)

An official document giving your permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.  (This could be a P45. P60, National Insurance card, or a letter from a Government agency).

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office or the UK Border Agency to you with an endorsement indicating that you are allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or have no time limit on your stay in the UK.

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