Quick Guide For Employers: eVisas And When To Perform A Repeat Right To Work Check

The Home Office recently announced that all biometric card holders can now apply for an eVisa and must do so by 31 December 2024. As the deadline approaches, it is crucial for employers to understand when repeat right to checks are needed and how to remain compliant.

A biometric card holder means anyone with a biometric chip in their immigration document, such as a Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), Biometric Residence Card (BRCs) or a Frontier Worker permit.

In this article, we look at how employers are impacted by the eVisa roll-out and when a repeat right to work check is needed.

For biometric card holders, the method used for the initial check will determine the timing for a repeat check