The time a Right to Work Check takes depends on:
Which document you use, and
Whether the Platform can verify it electronically.
You always receive a summary certificate quickly once the check is recorded.
Checks using a passport (electronic verification)
If you carry out a Right to Work Check using a passport:
The Platform will usually attempt to verify the document electronically.
In some cases, the passport cannot be verified electronically.
This can happen for several reasons, such as the country of issue or other document-specific factors.
When electronic verification runs successfully:
The process usually takes between 5 minutes and 1 hour.
Checks using other Right to Work documents
If you use other acceptable Right to Work documents, such as a:
Birth certificate, or
Other non-passport evidence,
then:
The data storage and secure auditing of the check in the Platform is almost instant.
You can quickly download a summary certificate once you have recorded the document and completed the check.