Frontier Worker Permit Solicitors in London
A Frontier Worker permit lets EU, EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss citizens who live outside the UK keep working in the UK, provided they started working here by 31 December 2020 and have kept working here regularly since.
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The permit is still open to eligible people and is free to apply for (GOV.UK – Frontier Worker permit).
If you live in the UK rather than abroad, you need the EU Settlement Scheme instead.
Call 0207 100 2525 for advice on which route applies to you.
Who Can Apply?
You can apply if you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, live outside the UK, and began working in the UK (as an employee or self-employed person) by 31 December 2020. You must usually have worked in the UK at least once every 12 months since you started.
Your UK work must be genuine and effective. One-off or marginal activities, such as only signing a contract, do not count.
Irish citizens do not need a permit, but can choose to apply for one.
Retained Frontier Worker Status
If you have stopped working in the UK for a reason accepted under the rules, you may still qualify with “retained” status. Accepted reasons include temporary illness or accident, involuntary unemployment while seeking work, vocational training, or pregnancy and childbirth. You will need evidence, such as medical letters or job applications.
How Long Does a Frontier Worker Permit Last?
| Status | Permit length |
|---|---|
| Frontier worker | 5 years |
| Retained frontier worker | 2 years |
Cost and How to Apply
- Application fee:none
- Immigration Health Surcharge:not payable
- Evidence:your passport or national identity card, plus proof of UK work since 2020 (payslips, contracts or invoices)
- Format:if you apply using the “UK Immigration: ID Check” app you receive a digital permit, which you can use to prove your right to work or rent
Family Members
A Frontier Worker permit does not cover family members. They may be able to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme as family members of a frontier worker.
Frontier Worker Permit vs EU Settlement Scheme
| Item | Frontier Worker permit | EU Settlement Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Where you live | Outside the UK | In the UK |
| Leads to settlement? | No | Yes – settled status |
| Fee | Free | Free |
If you are unsure whether you are primarily resident in the UK, take advice before applying. Choosing the wrong route can affect your rights. Our settlement and indefinite leave to remain team can review your history.
How We Help
- Confirming whether you qualify as a frontier worker or retained worker
- Building evidence of continuous UK work since 2020
- First applications and renewals
- Challenging refusals through administrative reviewor appeal
Call 0207 100 2525 or book a free consultation.
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