Frontier Worker Permit

Frontier Worker Permit – Overview
The Frontier Worker Permit is for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens who were regularly working in the UK before 31 December 2020 but live primarily outside the UK. It allows eligible individuals to continue entering the UK to work without needing a visa under the post-Brexit immigration system.

Who Is It For?
You can apply for a Frontier Worker Permit if:

• You’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
• You live outside the UK (but travel to the UK for work)
• You started working in the UK before 31 December 2020
• You have continued working in the UK at least once every 12 months since that date
• You can also qualify if you’ve been unable to work temporarily due to illness, accident, childbirth, or other valid reasons.

Types of Work Permitted
Employment

• Self-employment
• Voluntary work (only in some cases, e.g., for retained workers)

What the Permit Allows
With a Frontier Worker Permit, you can:

• Enter the UK for work
• Work, rent, and access healthcare (subject to certain restrictions)
• Travel in and out of the UK as needed
• Use the permit instead of a visa to show your right to work

Note: It does not lead to settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain).

Validity and Renewal
Permits are typically valid for 5 years (or 2 years for retained workers)

• It is free to apply, and you can renew it as long as you continue to meet the eligibility criteria
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