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<\/p>\nEuropean Union (EU) citizens employed or self-employed in the UK but are resident elsewhere are classed as frontier workers, those working in the UK on or before December 31 2020 can also still enter the UK for work.<\/p>\n
Martina McAuley, HR Team company director, outlines the details of frontier worker status. Martina said: \u201cSince January 1 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who are working in the UK but living elsewhere will need to hold a frontier worker permit to enter the UK as a frontier worker – in addition to a valid passport or national identity card.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrontier workers had until June 30, 2021 to apply for a frontier worker permit.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is recommended that if a frontier worker has not applied for a permit that they do so immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough the application process was to cease on June 30, 2021 applications may still be accepted in exceptional circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Frontier Worker Permit Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Existing frontier workers who were employed or self-employed in the UK by December 31, 2020, can retain their frontier worker status provided they meet certain conditions. Individuals could be eligible for a frontier worker permit if all following points apply:<\/p>\n Irish nationals can continue working in the UK under the Common Travel Area (CTA), an arrangement between the UK and Ireland, and will not be required to obtain a frontier worker permit. Under the UK\u2019s new points-based immigration system non-UK and non-Irish nationals who wish to begin working as frontier workers since January 1, 2021, must obtain work authorisation.<\/p>\n Previous frontier workers may be able to keep their status if any of the following apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n