The Government is developing a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with a digital record of a person’s identity and immigration status, called an eVisa. EVisas have now replaced most physical documents.
The Government is developing a digital immigration system, replacing physical documents with a digital record of a person’s identity and immigration status, called an eVisa. EVisas have now replaced most physical documents.eVisa holders will provide employers with a share code to prove their right to work. Employers can then use the online status checking service to verify their rights.
You can still check a job applicant’s original documents, provided the document is one listed in the Employer’s Guide. British and Irish citizens can continue to prove their right to work using physical documents. If you’re unsure about a person’s rights or what proof you’re able to accept, check the guidance on GOV.UK: Right to work checks.
Join the upcoming webinar with the Home Office: Understanding Right to Work Checks.
Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026 – 10.00 am to circa 10.50 am
Are you confident your organisation is meeting its legal obligations when conducting right to work checks? This informative session, hosted in partnership with the Home Office – Immigration Enforcement, will guide employers through the latest legislation and best practices.
The webinar will cover:
- Employer responsibilities and legal requirements
- Offences and civil penalties
- Definitions and implications of illegal working
- A step-by-step guide to manual and digital checks
- Acceptable documents and evidence retention
- eVisas
- Key sources of information and support
The webinar will last around 35 minutes, with time afterwards for Q&A.
To register your place, click HERE.
To access the ‘Right to work checks: An employer’s guide’, click HERE.