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How to prove you have the right to work in the UK

You are not permitted to start working until you have supplied evidence of your right to work in the UK.

There are a number of ways you can have your right to work in the UK verified, depending on your work location and personal circumstances. Please review the options below, identify the one that applies to you, and follow the instructions.

  • I hold a British or Irish passport, and I am based in Exeter

Please book an appointment to present your passport to HR Reception which is located at Main Reception in Northcote House on Streatham Campus. View a map of Streatham Campus.

  • I hold a British passport and am based on our Cornwall Campus, or remotely. Or, I am not able to travel to Streatham Campus

If this option applies to you, please email hr-reception@exeter.ac.uk and we will send you a link to ‘Trust ID’ our Identity Service Provider. This will contain instructions on how to upload a copy of your passport for verification. (The passport must be valid, not expired) Once you have submitted your ‘Trust ID’ check, you must book an appointment for a Teams call to have your identity verified virtually.

  • I have a Birth/adoption certificate or a certificate of naturalisation to confirm I am a British or Irish Citizen and I am based in Exeter

Please book an appointment to present your Birth/Adoption certification or certificate of naturalisation PLUS evidence of national insurance to HR Reception which is located at Main Reception in Northcote House on Streatham Campus. View a map of Streatham Campus.

  • I am a Visa Holder or a member of the EU Settlement Scheme

Download your share code to evidence your digital immigration status.

Send a copy of your BRP (if you have one) and/or Home Office decision letter, along with the share code and your date of birth to HR-Reception@exeter.ac.uk.

Student visa holders, please note the additional documents required https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/employment/righttowork/proof/students/

Once you have done this you must book an appointment for a Teams call to have your identity verified virtually.

  • None of the above apply

See here for a full list of acceptable documents to confirm your right to work in the UK. If you need to provide alternative documents or need assistance, please contact HR-Reception@exeter.ac.uk

  • Additional documents

We may request additional documents if you:

  • present documents which have different names, you will be asked for a further document (eg marriage certificate, divorce decree, deed poll document or statutory declaration) to explain the reason for this.
  • are a student visa holder https://www.exeter.ac.uk/staff/employment/righttowork/proof/students/

 

You must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before your start date

If you are unable to produce document(s) which satisfy the requirements before your first day of employment, then it will be necessary to ask you to leave work and/or to delay your start date. If you continue to fail to meet the requirements, the University must withdraw the offer of employment.