Timing: Prepare alongside your other documents — originals are checked before a licence is granted.
What it is
Proof that you're allowed to work in the UK. The council asks for an acceptable image of right-to-work documents with the application and verifies original documents before a licence is granted. [A]
How it works
- 1British and Irish citizens typically use a passport (or a birth certificate with proof of National Insurance number). Check the council's right-to-work page for its current accepted list.
- 2If your status is digital (eVisa), generate a share code on GOV.UK so the council can check it online.
- 3Complete the council's Right to Work Document Assessment form, and quote your WTP reference when sending documents.
- 4Keep originals safe and bring them to your verification appointment — names must match exactly across every document.
Common mistakes
- An expired passport or a document not on the council's accepted list.
- Not generating a share code when your status is digital.
- Spelling differences between your passport, licence and application.
Requirements change and can depend on your circumstances. Statements attributed to the council were checked against the official pages linked here on 9 October 2026; always confirm with the official source before you act. PHPro is an independent application-support service. Final licensing decisions are made by the relevant licensing authority.