Working in the UK

1. Eligibility to work

Am I eligible to work in the UK? 

You are eligible to work in the UK, and therefore don’t need to obtain a work permit, if any of the following apply:

• You are a British citizen.

• You are an European Economic Area (EEA) citizen.

• You are a Swiss national.

You will also need to apply for a UK residence card or be able to prove your right to work in the UK as an EU citizen (for example, a valid UK National Insurance number).

For more information related to EU, EEA and Commonwealth citizens and your rights to working in the UK, please visit:        Working Rights in UK

Visas

If you’re not a British citizen, EEA citizen or Swiss national, you may need to apply for a visa in order to be able to work in the UK.

For a full list of the visas available to you, and to check if you need a UK visa, please visit:  Visas and Immigration

Work Permit

If you’ve already found a job in the UK and been accepted to work, or you have a visa but it does not allow you to work, you may need to obtain a work permit.

For more detailed information about your rights to working in the UK, please visit:  Different work visas in the UK