Bulgarian and Romanian nationals looking to work in the UK will need to obtain permission from the UK Border Agency before starting any employment, unless they are exempt from doing so.
The consequences of employing a person without permission could result in a significant fine and/or prosecution for both the employer and employee.
The person may require a work permit. If so, it is the responsibility of the employer to apply for a work permit. This process is split into two parts as follows:
1. The UK employer applies for a work permit
2. The individual applies for an accession workers card
Both stages must be approved before the person can start work. Other categories of employment (such as an Au Pair) will not require a work permit. However, the person will first be required to obtain an accession workers card.
Registered with the office of immigration Services Commisioner