Work permits - Bulgarian and Romanian nationals only
How do I apply for a work permit?
Employers wishing to employ migrants from non-EEA countries can no longer apply for work permits. See How I sponsor a migrant for more information about recruiting workers from outside the EEA.
Work permit arrangements will continue for employers wishing to recruit Bulgarian and Romanian nationals.
Some categories of work permit arrangements have different application forms.
The information in this section provides an overview of the work permit arrangements. The work permit guidance notes provide more details of the work permit arrangements. If you are unable to find the information you need on these pages you should read the guidance notes for the arrangements you are interested in. Anyone intending to make a work permit application must read the appropriate guidance notes before making an application. You can download the application forms and guidance notes from the right side of this page.
Which form do I require?
Please use form WP1 when applying for first work permits and for change of employment applications.
For sponsored researchers use form SR1 for new or change of employment applications.
For postgraduate doctors and dentists use form PD1 for new or change of employment applications.
Training and Work Experience (TWES)
Please use form WP1 when applying for TWES permits and for changes of employment.
To apply for Medical Training Initiative permits for medical professionals, doctors or dentists use form MTI1.
Please use form WP3 when applying for your first Sports and Entertainments work permit and for changes of employment applications.
Please use form WPSI when applying for a Student Internship work permit.
For Sectors Based Scheme (SBS) applications to employ Bulgarian or Romanian nationals, use form SB1 for new and change of employment applications.
Where do I get the application form?
All the forms above can be downloaded from the right side of this page.
Where do I send the application form?
You can post it to:
UK Border Agency
Work permits (BARC)
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the Bulgarian and Romanian national work while the application is being processed, if they are already living in the United Kingdom?
No, they must apply for and obtain permission to work using the work permit before they can start work.
Application forms
Postgraduate doctors and dentists
- Form PD1DOC 1.3M opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Student Internships
- Form WPSIDOC 794K opens in a new window
- Guide WPSIPDF 149K opens in a new window
Sports and Entertainments
- Form WP3DOC 1.5M opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Training and Work Experience
- Form WP1DOC 1.5M opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Business and Commercial work permits, extension of stay
- Form WP1XDOC 839K opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Business and Commercial work permits
- Form WP1DOC 1.5M opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Sponsored researchers
- Form SR1DOC 1.2M opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Sectors Based Scheme (Bulgarian and Romanian nationals only)
- Form SB1DOC 1.1M opens in a new window
- SBS guide for recruiting Bulgarian and Romanian nationalsPDF 164K opens in a new window
Medical Training Initiative
- Form MTI1DOC 1.1M opens in a new window
- Business and Commercial, Sports and Entertainment and Training and Work Experience Scheme - guidancePDF 398K opens in a new window
Related documents
- General informationPDF 157K opens in a new window
- Service standardsPDF 98K opens in a new window
- Shortage occupation listPDF 24K opens in a new window
Internet links
Contact
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Work permits customer contact centre
0114 207 4074
Customer Contact Centre, UK Border Agency, PO Box 3468, Sheffield, S3 8WA