Frontier Worker Permit

A Frontier Worker permit allows citizens from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to work in the UK while still living in their respective country.

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A quick look

This visa does not allow you to stay in the UK. 

No, this visa does not need to be accompanied by a Sponsor Licence.

Yes, this visa does qualify you to do work in the UK.

Frontier Worker Permit

A Frontier Worker permit allows citizens from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to work in the UK while still living in their respective country. It was established to protect the jobs of nationals from these countries who had been working in the UK under freedom of movement before the UK left the EU.

Requirements

You may be eligible for the Frontier Worker Permit if you fit all of the following descriptions:

  • You are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
  • You live outside of the UK
  • You began working in the UK by 31 December 2020


In most cases, you must have worked in the UK at least once a year since you started working here. You may still be able to apply if you have had periods of unemployment during this time.

British citizens are unable to apply for this visa. Irish citizens do not need to apply for it but you can choose to do so.

How long can you stay?

The Frontier Worker Permit does not allow you  to stay in the UK. It only allows you to work here while you continue to live in your country of residence. 

Should you want to live in the UK, other visas may be available to you.

How much does Frontier Worker Permit cost?

There is no fee to apply for the permit, and you do not have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. 

You may still have to pay to submit your biometric information, which is £19.20.

The information contained on this page is sourced from UK Visas and Immigration and is subject to change. While Woodcock Law Limited makes every effort to keep this information current, prices and information cannot be guaranteed and should always be checked on www.gov.uk.
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The information contained on this page is sourced from UK Visas and Immigration and is subject to change. While Woodcock Law Limited makes every effort to keep this information current, prices and information cannot be guaranteed and should always be checked on www.gov.uk.

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