Frontier Worker Permit Solicitors
Work in the UK while living abroad with your status managed digitally
If you live mainly outside the UK but regularly travel here for work, you may qualify for a Frontier Worker Permit. This route allows you to continue working in the UK while keeping your main home in another country.
All Frontier Worker status is now recorded digitally through a UKVI online account. Our immigration solicitors help clients apply, renew or convert their existing status to the digital eVisa system with complete confidence.
Call 0208 166 1898 or contact us online for immediate legal assistance.
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Work in the UK while living abroad with your status managed digitally
If you live mainly outside the UK but regularly travel here for work, you may qualify for a Frontier Worker Permit. This route allows you to continue working in the UK while keeping your main home in another country.
All Frontier Worker status is now recorded digitally through a UKVI online account. Our immigration solicitors help clients apply, renew or convert their existing status to the digital eVisa system with complete confidence.
Call 0208 166 1898 or contact us online for immediate legal assistance.
How We Can Help
Digital applications and renewals
We handle both new and existing applications, including the move from old physical cards to the digital Frontier Worker eVisa. We also ensure your UKVI account is correctly linked and ready for travel and employment checks.
Suitability and compliance checks
We assess your case against current Home Office suitability requirements to reduce the risk of refusal or delay.
Employer compliance and share codes
Under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, employers now face penalties of up to £60,000 for illegal working breaches.
We provide your employer with your verified digital share code and compliance briefing to confirm your right to work under the 2026 verification standards.
Call 0208 166 1898 today for clear, practical advice from our immigration team.
You may qualify for a Frontier Worker Permit if you meet all of the following:
- You are a national of an EU or EEA country or Switzerland (Irish citizens are exempt but may apply if they wish)
- Your main home is outside the UK
- You began working in the UK before the end of the Brexit transition period
- You have worked in the UK at least once every 12 months since starting
- You live primarily outside the UK, meaning you:
- Have spent less than 180 days in the UK in any rolling 12-month period, or
- Have returned to your country of residence at least once every 6 months (or twice a year)
- Your UK work is genuine and effective, not occasional or minor
If your work in the UK started later, you’ll normally need to apply under a different visa category, such as a Skilled Worker visa.
What You Need to Know
The Frontier Worker Permit allows eligible EU, EEA and Swiss nationals to:
- Enter the UK using their passport linked to a digital eVisa
- Work and rent property in the UK
- Access NHS services without paying the immigration health surcharge
Frontier Worker status is now displayed digitally through a UKVI online account rather than on a physical card. Our team can help you confirm, access and manage your digital record to prevent issues at the border or with employers.
Family members:
While dependants cannot apply for a Frontier Worker Permit, eligible family members can usually join you through the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Family Permit.
We can handle these linked family applications for you.
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To apply, you’ll usually need:
- A valid passport or national identity card
- Proof of work in the UK, such as contracts, payslips or invoices
- Proof of residence abroad, such as rental agreements or tax records
- Evidence of regular UK work activity, at least once every 12 months
If you’re applying under retained status (for example, after illness or unemployment), you must now:
- Register as a jobseeker with a recognised employment office such as Jobcentre Plus
- Provide proof of your active job search in the UK, such as applications, interviews or training enrolments
We ensure your registration and supporting evidence meet the Home Office’s strict retained-status requirements.
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If you’ve stopped working temporarily because of illness, accident, pregnancy or unemployment, you may keep your status as a retained worker or self-employed person.
We’ll help you demonstrate that you remain genuinely connected to the UK labour market, including compliance with the Jobcentre Plus registration requirement.
Fees and Appeals
There’s no application fee charged by the Home Office for a Frontier Worker Permit.
If your application is refused, you can usually request an appeal.
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What We Offer
Our Services
we understand that immigrating to a new country is a significant
decision that comes with its own set of challenges.
Family Visas
Partner Visas
Settlement in the UK
Settlement of EEA Nationals
British Citizenship and The Right of Abode
Challenge a Refusal
Removals/Deportations
Asylum/Human Rights
Sponsor License for a UK Business
UK Business Visas
Student Visas
Popular Work Visas
Other work visas and permits
Visas without a job offer
Work for an overseas employer
Temporary work visas
UK Visit Visas
If you live abroad but work in the UK, your immigration status must now be managed digitally.
Our solicitors can help you secure, renew or transfer your Frontier Worker status, guide your employer on compliance, and keep you legally protected when working in the UK.
Call 0208 166 1898 or complete our online contact form for confidential advice from our immigration team.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for a Frontier Worker Permit?
You can apply if you live mainly outside the UK and began genuine work or self-employment here before the Brexit transition ended.
Do I still qualify if I have an old physical card?
Yes. Your status remains valid, but proof of it is now digital through your UKVI account. We can assist you in linking or updating your account.
Can my family join me in the UK?
Yes. Eligible family members can usually apply under the EUSS Family Permit route.
What counts as genuine and effective work?
It must be regular and economically significant. Occasional visits, brief meetings or ad hoc projects won’t normally qualify.
Can you help my employer verify my right to work?
Yes. We issue your employer with your official digital share code and compliance guidance under the new Border Security framework.
