28 May 2026 UK publishes clarification on the employer guidance on right-to-work obligations and e-Visas On 20 May 2026, the UK Home Office published updated sponsor guidance clarifying right-to-work obligations and confirming the shift towards a fully digital immigration system. The update clarifies that sponsors are only required to carry out right-to-work checks for workers they sponsor and workers they employ, removing earlier references to individuals "directly engaged" by the sponsor. While the guidance has been updated to remove this requirement, this change is temporary. The Home Office intends to reintroduce the requirement in updated guidance expected to be published in summer 2026. The revised guidance is anticipated to provide greater clarity regarding right-to-work obligations for individuals who are "directly engaged." In addition, the guidance also confirms that most workers granted permission from 20 May 2026 will now receive an e-Visa only, with limited use of physical documents. A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details. Document ID: 2026-1155 |
