Right to Work Checks & Digital eVisa System

The Government is developing a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with a digital record of a person’s identity and immigration status, called an eVisa. Most physical documents have now been replaced by eVisas. eVisa holders will provide employers with a share code to prove their right to work. Employers can then use the online status checking service to verify their rights.

You can still check a job applicant’s original documents, provided the document is one listed in the Employer’s Guide. British and Irish citizens can continue to prove their right to work using physical documents. If you’re unsure about a person’s rights or what proof you’re able to accept, check the guidance on GOV.UK:  Right to work checks.