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Working during studies
This information is relevant to you if you have immigration permission as a student, including as a Tier 4 student.
Check what your passport sticker (entry clearance or residence permit) or biometric residence permit (identity card) says.
You can work in the UK if your passport sticker or identity card says one of the following:
- Work (and any changes) must be authorised
- Able to work as authorised by the Secretary of State
- Work as in Tier 4 rules
- Restricted Work. P/T term time. F/T vacations
- Restricted work during term time
- Work limited to max 20 hrs per week during term-time
- Work limited to max 10 hrs per week during term-time
Your passport sticker or identity card might differ slightly from these examples.
You cannot work in the UK if your passport sticker or identity card says:
- No work, or
- Work prohibited
You must not work if your passport sticker or identity card says "No work" or "Work prohibited" because this would be a breach of your immigration conditions and a criminal offence.
If you have immigration permission as a Student Visitor, you are NOT permitted to work in the UK.
Students from Bulgaria or Romania
Bulgarian and Romanian nationals who study in the UK are allowed to work while they are here. There are some restrictions.
You can work for up to 20 hours per week during term time, and full time during University vacation periods.
Before starting work you must obtain a registration certificate known as BR1. For more information please refer to the PDF guide below.
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland
You don’t need to apply for permission to work in the UK during your studies. However, your employer will probably ask you for proof of where you’re from - your passport will normally be sufficient.
This article was published on Aug 2, 2012