EU/EEA nationals

Nationals from the European Economic Area

Nationals from European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland (see table below) can enter the UK without any restrictions. However, not all EEA nationals can work in the UK without restrictions. Nationals from all EEA countries and Switzerland should be able to produce a document from List A showing their nationality.

Members of the EEA who can work without restriction A2 Countries
Austria*                   Liechtenstein           Czech Republic
Belgium*                  Luxembourg*           Estonia
Cyprus*                   Malta*                     Hungary
Denmark*                Netherlands*            Latvia
Finland*                   Norway                   Lithuania
France*                    Portugal*                Poland
Germany*                Spain*                     Slovakia
Greece*                   Sweden*                 Slovenia
Iceland                     UK*
Ireland*                    Italy*

*also members of the European Union

Bulgaria
Romania

Workers Registration Scheme for A2 workers

A2 workers are free to come to the UK, but may be subject to worker authorisation. This means that you are only able to work in the UK if you hold a valid Accession Worker card (Purple Work card) or if you are exempt from authorisation (Blue Registration Certificate).

An A2 worker, in addition to the checks above, will require authorisation before you begin work, unless you are exempt. The authorisation will be in the form of a card or a certificate, which will set out any conditions on your employment. If you do not have a Blue Registration Certificate the University will be required to apply for a work permit on your behalf.

Upon receipt of the work permit (if approved) you will need to apply for an Accession Worker card (Purple Work card) using the form BR3. Further details are available on the UK Border Agency website.

The University is required to take a copy of the relevant worker authorisation document (or any documents that establish that you are exempt from authorisation) before you start work.