Decide whether to include a line
If the advert asks a right-to-work question in its application form, answer there. If it asks for a statement on the CV, include a short factual line. If it does neither, focus the CV on your relevant experience; do not attach identity documents to explain yourself.
Do not infer someone’s right to work from their name, address or nationality. GOV.UK explains that employers must see proof before employment starts. The proof method depends on the person’s circumstances.
- The form asks: answer the form’s exact question.
- The advert asks for CV wording: give a brief, accurate statement.
- You are unsure what permission allows: check your current status and obtain appropriate advice before claiming eligibility.
- The employer needs proof: use its secure checking process and the official GOV.UK guidance below.
Use wording only when it is true
If it accurately describes your situation, a plain line such as “I have the right to work in the UK” may be enough. If the question concerns sponsorship, restrictions or duration, answer that question precisely. Do not use “unrestricted” or “no sponsorship required” unless you have confirmed it.
If your permission has conditions, a generic template cannot decide whether this role meets them. Do not paste your passport, share code, date of birth or identity numbers into this site. Use the employer’s process for the information it needs.
Use the official proof route
The GOV.UK right-to-work guide explains the passport and document routes for British and Irish citizens and what to do when a passport is unavailable.
For people using online immigration status, follow GOV.UK’s share-code guidance. The eligible immigration documents guidance describes the document route. Which route applies is a matter of your actual status, not the CV format.
If you cannot provide the usual proof, the main GOV.UK guide explains when an employer checking service may be relevant. We do not carry out checks or assess immigration eligibility.
Keep the CV useful and private
Put contact information on the CV, not identity evidence. The personal-details guide shows what to include and what to keep separately. A nationality line is not a substitute for a right-to-work check.
Before sending, check the exact vacancy instructions again. Rules and accepted proof can change; follow the current official pages when the employer asks for proof. Our wording examples are general writing help, not an individual immigration assessment.