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Employing European Workers
The table below provides details about permits and regulations for European workers.
| European workers | |
|---|---|
| Qualifying criteria |
For information on which countries are EEA and new EEA, see the glossary of terms |
| Permitted work | There are no restrictions on the types of jobs EEA or Swiss citizens can undertake. They may also be self-employed. |
| Who applies where? | There is no application; they simply have a right to work in the UK. They may, if they choose, apply for a residence certificate for identity purposes, but there is no requirement that they do so. |
| Duration of leave | There is no visa as such, nor is there a limit on the amount of time the person can spend in the UK. |
| Extending the leave | There is no need for extensions as there is no visa as such. |
| Applying for settlement | EEA citizens have a right to live in the UK as long as they are working (there are also many other circumstances in which EEA citizens are allowed to remain in the UK). |
| Family and dependents | EEA citizens may bring with them dependent children under the age of 18 and other dependent close relatives and/or their spouse or long-term partner |
| Cost of application | See charges and fees |
Please note: other rules apply to the following types of international workers. Click on the links to access relevant information - Nationals of A8 countries
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