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GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service

No phone app

6.3No. 15 of 21
in Right to Work Verification Software
  • Recognised40% of the score24
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score85
  • Free plan14% of the score100
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Web
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Summary

GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service is ranked #15 of 21 in right to work verification software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

GOV.UK Right to Work Checking Service plans and pricing

All plans
Right to work checking service Free No price or usage limits stated on the opened pages gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on right to work verification software

Free plan
Yesgov.uk
Verification method
share codegov.uk
Document capture
Nogov.uk

Facts

Purpose
The service lets employers check a job applicant’s right to work in the UK.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Check results
It shows the types of work the applicant is allowed to do and how long they can work in the UK if their permission has a time limit.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
What employers need
To use the online check, an employer needs the applicant’s date of birth and right to work share code.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Access
The GOV.UK page links to the right to work service to start a check online.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Eligibility limit
British and Irish citizens cannot get a share code, so employers must check their physical documents or use an online identity service provider.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Alternative checks
Employers can check original documents or use an identity service provider that offers Identity Document Validation Technology.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Follow-up checks
Employers need to check documents again when an employee’s time-limited right to work is due to expire.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Record keeping
For manual document checks, employers must keep copies during employment and for 2 years after the person stops working, and record the check date.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Data protection
The guidance tells employers to follow data protection law when copying and keeping documents.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Home Office escalation
If an applicant cannot show documents or online immigration status in specified circumstances, employers must ask the Home Office to check their status.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Confirmation
The Home Office sends a Positive Verification Notice to confirm the applicant has the right to work, and the employer must keep it.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The page lists the Employer Enquiry helpline, available Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4:45pm and Friday from 9am to 4:30pm.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
The employer’s guide explains how employers check people before employing them to make sure they are allowed to work in the UK.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026
Compliance guidance
The employer’s guide covers initial and follow-up checks and acceptable documents for manual checks.gov.uk · 4 Oct 2026

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