UK Work Visas
EEA Worker Registration Scheme Visa UK
Members of Accession 8 countries that joined the European Union on 1st May 2004 are subject to the EEA Worker Registration Scheme and must obtain a certificate within one month of beginning employment in the United Kingdom. The Worker Registration Scheme is applicable to nationals of the following countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia. After completing one year of work with a UK employer the registered Worker can apply for a residence card that gives them full rights in the UK in line with nationals of other EU countries.
EEA Worker Registration Scheme Basic Requirements
Applicants must be a national of one of the following Countries:
Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary or the Czech Republic.
Individuals who are currently, or intend on being, employed in the UK on or after 1st May 2004 OR are a student who is also working on or after 1st May 2004 are subject to this scheme.
EEA Worker Registration Scheme Visa Entitlements
Individuals will be issued with a registration card and a registration certificate. Eligible dependants may also qualify to be included and upon obtaining the visa, they may also work or study without any restrictions.
Upon successful completion of a one (1) year registration period, they will then be entitled to the same rights within the UK as the original members of the European Union.
EEA Worker Registration Scheme Processing Time and Costs
| WORKER REGISTRATION SCHEME | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | NA | UK£90 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | NA | NA |
| Government Child Application Fee | NA | NA |
| Premium Migration Service | US$999 | |
| Processing Times | NA | 4-16 weeks |
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