Eligibility to apply for a work permit.

An application for a work permit is made by an employer based in the UK. A work permit application is made for a named person to do a specific job for the employer, normally on a full-time basis. Whilst in the UK it is expected that the employee will be employed on a Class 1 National Insurance basis and the contract of employment should already exist.

The person cannot transfer a work permit to a different job or to work for a different employer. Hence it is not possible to locum on a work permit. In the case of changing employment a new work permit would need to be applied for by the new employer Note: Veterinary Sergeons, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists are on the "Skills shortage occupations list" and are given priority when applications are made for this profession.