Correct as much as possible from 29/09. Keep checking the home office website for more accurate details.

A Migrant from outside the EU must show a would-be employer at least the following of these six documents.

  • A passport endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and to do the type of work in question.
  • A new-style Biometric Immigration Document issued by the UK Border Agency.
  • A work permit or other approval to take employment, issued by the Home Office. This must be produced in combination with either a passport endorsed to say the holder may stay and work here,or a Home Office letter confirming that this is the case.
  • An Application Registration Card issued by the Home Office or UK Border Agency stating that the holder is permitted to take employment.
  • An Immigration Status Document issued by the Home Office or UK Border Agency with an endorsement indicating that the person can stay in the UK and is allowed to work. This must be show in combination with an official giving the person's National Insurance number and name.
  • A letter issued by the Home Office or UK Border Agency which indicates that the person can stay in the UK and is allowed to do the work in question. This also must be produced with a document giving the person's NI number and name