What is the Worker Registration Scheme for A8 Nationals?
A8 refers to the countries of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia If you are from one of these countries and wish to work for more than one month in the UK you will usually need to register under the Worker Registration Scheme. You do not need to register if you are self-employed You have to register with the Home Office within 30 days of starting work You should complete form WRS. You can get the form by telephoning 0117 344 1471 or you can download it here You have to pay 90 for a first application Once you have registered you will be given a registration certificate and will be able to claim tax credits if you qualify. If you are on a low income you might also be able to get Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit If you change jobs within 12 months of registering you will need to register again If you work in the UK for 12 months without a break in your work you will then no longer have to register for the Worker Registration Scheme. Y
