Congratulations—your visa has been approved, and you’ve arrived in your new home. While the hardest part of the application is over, it is vital to remember that a work permit is a "conditional" permission. To maintain your status and protect your future path to residency or citizenship, you must adhere to a strict set of post-arrival compliance rules. At Recruitroo, we provide the tools to ensure you never miss a deadline or a reporting requirement.
Immediate Actions: The First 7 Days
The moments immediately following your arrival are the most important for compliance. Depending on whether you are in the UK or Ireland, there are specific physical documents you must collect or register.
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Collecting your BRP/IRP: In the UK, you must collect your Biometric Residence Permit within 10 days of arrival. In Ireland, you must book your registration appointment with the INIS or local Garda station as soon as you land.
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The "Right to Work" Check: On your first day of employment, your employer is legally required to perform a follow-up check on your physical documents to ensure your visa is activated correctly.
Mandatory Reporting: What You Must Disclose
The Home Office (UK) and DETE (Ireland) must be kept informed of any significant changes in your circumstances. Failure to report these can lead to visa cancellation:
- Change of Address: You must update your address on the official portal within 7 days of moving.
- Change in Job Duties: If your role changes significantly, you may require a new permit or a formal notification to the authorities.
- Absence from Work: Long periods of unpaid leave or unauthorised absences must be reported by your employer and could impact your visa status.
The Importance of Document Auditing
Think of your visa compliance as a paper trail for your future. When you eventually apply for Stamp 4 (Ireland) or Indefinite Leave to Remain (UK), the authorities will look back at your history. Did you ever work for an unauthorised employer? Did you maintain your salary above the threshold? Keeping an organised digital folder of every payslip, P60, and official letter is essential. Recruitroo’s candidate dashboard allows you to upload and secure these documents, creating a "Compliance Vault" that makes your future residency application a breeze.
Compliance Tip: "Never assume a minor change doesn't matter. If you are unsure whether a change in salary or home address needs to be reported, check with your HR team or use the Recruitroo helpdesk immediately." — Emma Fitzgerald, Relocation Advisor.
Recruitroo’s Compliance Monitoring
For employers, managing a workforce of international talent requires constant vigilance. Our platform automates the reporting cycle, sending alerts to HR when a permit is nearing expiry or when a mandatory update is required. We take the guesswork out of compliance, so you can focus on scaling your business with confidence.
Want to see our compliance dashboard in action? Book a demo today. Candidates can learn more about their rights and responsibilities at Recruitroo.com or join our talent portal.