Apply Frontier Worker Permit for EU Workers- EEA citizens, Renew Work Permit

Working in UK while Keeping Primary Residence outside UK: EEA Citizens

What is Frontier Worker permit?

A temporary visa category for European Economic Area (EEA) Citizens to continue working in the UK while keeping their residence outside UK. Only available to to people who worked in the UK as an employee or self-employed person by 31 Dec 2020.

Countries covered

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.

Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible if all of the following apply:

  • you’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
  • you live outside of the UK
  • you have worked in the UK by 31 December 2020
  • you have kept working in the UK at least once every 12 months since you started working here
  • Genuine and effective work: While there is no minimum amount of hours which the applicant must be working for in the UK in order to qualify as a worker, you must be satisfied the work carried out in the UK is genuine and effective, and not marginal and ancillary to their situation as a whole in the UK.

Residence Requirements

You must live ‘primarily’ outside of the UK. How you meet this requirement depends on how much time you’ve spent here since 1 January 2020. You’ll be eligible if you’ve spent less than 180 days in total in the UK over the course of any 12 month period.

Key facts, processing times

Visa Validity2-5 Years
Processing Time in UK8-12 Weeks
Processing time outside UK12-16 Weeks
Renewal Validity2 Years
Family Member and DependantsFamily members of frontier workers are not eligible to apply for a frontier worker
permit. They may apply for entry clearance, in the form of an EU Settlement Scheme
Family Permit, to join the frontier worker in the UK or to accompany them to the UK
under Appendix EU (Family Permit) to the Immigration Rules. They may also apply
for pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Home Office and NHS Health Surcharge Fees: Costs of Frontier Work Permit

Frontier Work Permit for EEA CitizensIn UKOutside UK
Home Office Application Fee00
NHS Health Surcharge00
Biometric Fee00
Biometric Appointment Fee (Visa Application Centre)0-1200-120
Total (without appointment fee)£0£0

List of Required Documents

You’ll be told which documents you need to provide when you apply. Some depend on whether you’re employed or self-employed, for example:

  • an employment contract, or contracts to work in the UK
  • payslips, or copies of invoices for work carried out in the UK

If you have ‘retained’ status, you’ll be asked for evidence for which criteria you meet. For example, a letter from a doctor if you have an illness, or copies of recent job applications if you’re unemployed and seeking work.

Service suitability

This visa is only suitable for EEA citizens, British Citizens, British Citizens with Dual Nationality and Irish citizens can not make application under this route.

Our Services- Book Online

ServiceDescription of ServiceFixed Fees
Book Full Application Preparation & Submission Service Comprehensive service. All work covered from start to the end. No VAT, no hidden charges. Allocated caseworker. The Fees is for the one applicant.
 Full advice about all queries related to visa application
 List of documents for your immigration application
 Full prepare and complete the application form
 Pay visa fees and other applicable fees on your behalf – Of course you will reimburse us for any disbursements
 Submit the application form and application as registered immigration representative
 Upload all the documents or submit to the Home Office by post
 Book Bio-metrics appointment to capture your fingerprints and photo at one of the visa application centre
 Continuous advice from the day one until a decision is made by the embassy or Home Office
£600

Other ways to Book UK Visa Services with ZR Visas, UK

You can book a service online by following the above links. Alternatively please provide us with your full name, full address, email address and contact number, we will book service for you-
By phone: UK +44 1782 977 899
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