Work in UK as EU national

Nora2025

Hello,

I have friend she is Belgian and she thinks to move to UK and continue working as UBER driver, but as an EU citizenship I read she need to apply for a visa... but there was many and many information.. can you please with a short cut advise how can she starts?

TThanks

poppy123456

They wouldn't be able to come to the UK and just work as an UBER driver. I'm no expert here but I found this..

If you arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020

You must have permission to live and work in the UK under the UK’s points-based immigration system unless you are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Getting the right visa for you

In many cases this will mean applying for and being granted a Skilled Worker visa before coming to the UK. To be eligible for the Skilled Worker route:

• you must have a job offer from an employer who is able to sponsor your visa application
• the job offer must be at the appropriate skill and salary level
• you must be able to speak English to the required standard

There are other routes available for getting permission to work in the UK under the points-based system, such as an Intra-Company Transfer visa, a family member visa or the Global Talent route.

See more information about applying for a visa to come to the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-your-right-to-work-in-the-uk-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens/understanding-your-right-to-work-in-the-uk-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens-accessible-version#if-you-arrived-in-the-uk-after-31-december-2020

If they need further advice they should speak to an immigration advisor in their country, they will be trained in giving her the advice she needs.

Stellar

Your friend is far better off remaining in Belgium, or working in another EU or EFTA country. The UK is rapidly becoming a cesspool. She would struggle to survive here due to low wages and poor working conditions if she did work as an Uber driver here.

Nora2025

That exactly what I told her, but I will send her you response as confirmation. Thanks a lot