Frontier Permit

You will not qualify for a Frontier Permit. You will need to find an applicable workers visa to apply for.

You may enter the UK as a Frontier Worker. The permit proves your right to access benefits and services, such as the NHS healthcare.

You will need a digital version to prove your right to work and rent.

There is no fee associated with this permit.

You may be required to submit your biometric information (photograph and/or fingerprints) at an appointment at the visa application centre or UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point. You will be told you need to attend an appointment during your application process.

No. They may be eligible to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme if they meet the requirements.

You will need a valid passport or national identity card.

Other documents needed will be stipulated during your application process based on the information you enter. Examples of documents they might require include:

• an employment contract or a contract to work in the UK
• payslips or invoices for UK-based work

Once you have applied and submitted all the required information, you will receive a notification with the decision.

The permit is valid for 5 years. If you applied with retained status, it will be valid for 2 years.

Yes. You will follow the same process each time.

No.