The Frontier Worker Permit, which became available in December 2020, is a new form of visa. Following the end of free movement in December 2020, the work permit was created to meet the demands of EU nationals. Frontier Workers are persons who work in one nation and reside in another. With the EU’s freedom of movement, this sort of lifestyle has become increasingly common. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and the conclusion of the Brexit transition period, EU nationals will no longer be able to freely travel between the UK and other EU nations.

The UK government is required under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to guarantee that border employees who worked in the UK before December 31, 2020 keep their free movement rights. The consequence was the creation of the new Frontier Worker Permit.

People from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein can work in the UK under the Frontier Worker Permits. The permission is usually valid for five years.

Who is eligible to work as a frontier worker?

The Frontier Worker Permit Scheme is only open to citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Furthermore, you must be classified as a primary resident of a country other than the United Kingdom. If you have spent less than 3 months in the UK in any 1 year period, you may satisfy the main residence criterion. Provided you spend more than 3 months in the UK in a year, you may still be entitled if you returned to your home country at least once every six months or twice in the year.

Applicants for the Frontier Worker Permit Scheme must also fulfil the criteria for working in the United Kingdom. The following are the working requirements:

• By December 31, 2020, you must have begun working in the UK while residing in another nation.
• You must be eligible for the permission for the task you undertake.
• Since you started working here, you must have worked in the UK at least once per 12 months.