Right to work in the UK

Right to Work: Useful Links

Citizen’s Advice has lots of clear and easy to understand information and advice on the different documents you may to produce depending on your immigration status.

• An up-to-date list of current UK work visas

• What are National Insurance contributions?

• The Migration Justice Project has produced a guide to help people seeking asylum understand how and whether they can apply for permission to work while their claim is pending.

• An A-Z of countries and the application process for overseas criminal record checks

• Government guidance on sworn oaths and character reference for people applying for an SIA licence, which is required to work in security services.

• If you have a criminal record, Unlock can offer information, advice, and support.

Last updated: 9th May 2023