UK Government Launches Digital Work Code for Foreigners

The UK government has launched a digital code system that allows foreigners residing in the country to demonstrate their right to work without needing to present physical immigration documents for each new job. This system is designed for non-British and non-Irish citizens, who can obtain a share code, a digital identifier that employers can use to verify a worker's employment eligibility online.

The system also accommodates British or Commonwealth citizens with a valid digital certificate of entitlement confirming their right of abode in the UK. However, those with a vignette sticker in their passport must apply for a digital certificate to use the service.

To access the online service, applicants must possess either a biometric residence permit (BRP) or a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. The share code enables employers to confirm the types of work the individual is legally allowed to undertake and the duration of their work authorization.

For those unable to use the online service, original immigration documents remain an alternative for proving the right to work.