Group 1: primary identity documents
Documents |
Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport | Any current and valid passport. A UK passport can be expired up to a maximum of 6 months. |
| eVisa | Accessed via the 'View and Prove' service. The share code requested by the applicant should be a 'general' share code. If you do not have a UKVI account to access your eVisa you can create one online (Get access to your online immigration status) |
| Biometric residence permit (BRP) | UK. A BRP showing indefinite leave to remain, indefinite leave to enter or no time limit can be used up to 18 months past the expiry date of the BRP. BRP holders should be encouraged to create an account and access their eVisa |
| Application Registration Card (ARC) | Issued by the Home Office. Must be checked against the Home Office Employer Checking Service |
| Current driving licence photocard - (full or provisional) | Current and valid photocard driving licence issued by UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by the DVLA |
| Birth certificate - issued within 12 months of birth | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands - including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces. Must be original birth certificate. Certified copies are a group 2a document. |
| Adoption certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
Group 2a: trusted government documents
Documents |
Notes |
|---|---|
| Current driving licence photocard (full or provisional) |
All countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands) |
| Current driving licence (full or provisional) paper version (if issued before March 2000) |
UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. For a paper licence to be valid it must be issued before March 2000 and all information, including name and address, must be up-to-date. |
| Birth certificate - issued after time of birth | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands |
| Marriage/civil partnership certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
| Immigration document, visa, or work permit | Issued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. Visa or permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based |
| HM Forces ID card or HM Armed Forces Veteran card | UK |
| Firearms licence | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands |
All driving licences must be valid.
Group 2b: financial and social history documents
Documents |
Notes |
Issue date and validity |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage statement | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
| Bank or building society statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months |
| Bank or building society statement | Countries outside the UK | Issued in last 3 months - branch must be in the country where the applicant lives and works |
| Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| Financial statement, for example pension or endowment | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
| P45 or P60 statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| Council Tax statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider | Non-UK only - valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application | Must still be valid |
| Utility bill | UK - not mobile telephone bill | Issued in last 3 months |
| Benefit statement. For example child benefit, pension | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement. For example, from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| HMRC self-assessment letters or tax demand letter | UK | Issued in the last 12 months |
| European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) | UK | Must still be valid |
| EEA national ID card | Not applicable | Must still be valid |
| Irish passport card | Cannot be used with an Irish passport | Must still be valid |
| Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands | Must still be valid |
| Letter from head teacher or college principal | UK - for 16 to 19 year olds in full-time education - only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided |