Guidance
Frontier workers in the UK: rights and status
Guidance
Frontier workers in the UK: rights and status
Guidance for frontier workers who want to continue working in the UK or who wish to begin employment in the UK.
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Frontier working before 1 January 2021
Frontier working from 1 January 2021
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On 1 January 2021 the UK’s points-based immigration system will come into effect, and there are some changes frontier workers need to be aware of.
You’re a frontier worker if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and you are employed or self-employed in the UK but live elsewhere.
Irish citizens do not need to do anything to continue working in the UK from 1 January 2021.
Frontier working before 1 January 2021
You’ll be able to keep your frontier worker status if you’re frontier working in the UK by 31 December 2020, but you’ll need to apply for a frontier worker permit.
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