How can I prove right to work as a British citizen?


Do you hold a British passport?

If yes, you can present this document only as proof of your right to work. Your passport can be current or expired.

*Please note that the same does not apply to British National (Overseas) passports.

Do you have a UK birth certificate?

- You can share a copy of your birth certificate and proof of your national insurance number.

- And proof of NI number must be a official letter or document from a government agency (for example HM Revenue and Customs, Department for Work and Pensions, or the Social Security Agency in Northern Ireland) or previous employer, showing their name and National Insurance number.

Do you have a certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen?

- You can share a certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen.

- And proof of NI number must be a official letter or document from a government agency (for example HM Revenue and Customs, Department for Work and Pensions, or the Social Security Agency in Northern Ireland) or previous employer, showing their name and National Insurance number.

*Please note that the same does not apply to a certificate of registration or naturalization as a British Overseas Territories citizen.

Do you not have any of the documents listed?

You do not have enough evidence to prove right to work in the UK.