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Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - indefinite right to work in the UK (list A)

Updated to reflect that, from 28 January 2019, employers can accept the short version of a birth or adoption certificate as documentation under list A.
Countries in the European Economic Area

Updated to reflect that the UK left the EU on 31 January 2020.
Proof of right to work in the UK - copying of documents requirements

A table summarising the copying of documents requirements to establish that an individual has the right to work in the UK.
Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - limited right to work in the UK (list B)

A table listing the documentation acceptable as proof of a limited right to work in the UK (list B).

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Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - indefinite right to work in the UK (list A)

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Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - indefinite right to work in the UK (list A)

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Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - limited right to work in the UK (list B)

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