Right to Work report
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Introduction
The Right to Work report will verify a person has the right to work in the UK using copies of documents that would be accepted by the UK Home Office, based on up to date UK Visa and Immigration guidelines.
Onfido’s Right to Work report analyses provided documents to verify that they are genuine. Using our machine-readable algorithm, we compare details such as the date of birth and expiry date to ensure its validity. Our technology analyses the document image to validate its authenticity, and checks whether the document has been compromised, or recorded as lost or stolen.
Document requirements
UK citizens
Passport |
UK birth certificate AND proof of national insurance number |
UK adoption certificate AND proof of national insurance number |
UK Certificate of Naturalisation (or Registration) AND proof of national insurance number |
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens
Passport |
National Identity Card |
Registration Certificate |
Non-UK/EU/EEA/Swiss citizens
Biometric Residence Permit (or Biometric Residence Card) - cannot be expired |
Passport AND visa within current passport - cannot be expired |
UK Immigration Status Document AND proof of national insurance number |
Home Office letter - must have been issued within the last 6 months |
Application Registration Card - cannot be expired |
Positive Verification Notice - cannot be expired |
Additional documents
Depending on documents already provided, additional documents may be required for proof of a name change, student status, Tier 2 or Tier 5 visa status, or National Insurance number. Additional documents that may be required are detailed in the next sections.
Proof of name change
One of the following:
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree (absolute)
- Deed poll
- Adoption certificate
Tier 4 (General) student
- Proof of term (and vacation) dates
Tier 2 and Tier 5 Permit visas
- Certificate of Sponsorship
Proof of National Insurance number
One of the following:
- P45 or P60
- Payslip
- HMRC letter
- Benefits letter