Prove your right to work to an employer

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Get a share code online

Get a share code to prove your right to work in the UK if you’re not a British or Irish citizen.

Your employer can use the share code to check:

  • the types of job you’re allowed to do in the UK
  • how long you can work in the UK for

There is a different way to prove your right to work if you’re a British or Irish citizen.

Who can get a share code

You can use this service to get a share code if you have:

  • a biometric residence card or permit

  • a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account

You’ll have a UKVI account if you’ve ever:

  • applied to the EU Settlement Scheme

  • used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to prove your identity when applying for a visa

  • created one when applying for a visa (you’ll have received a UKVI account confirmation email)

If you cannot use the service, you can prove your right to work with your original immigration documents.

If you’re an employer, there’s a different way to view a job applicant’s details after you’ve been given a share code.

Get a share code to prove your right to work online

You’ll need one of one of the following:

  • your biometric residence permit number

  • your biometric residence card number

  • your passport or national identity card

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