Frontier workers – Irish and British citizens (CTA)
You are a cross-border worker (also called ‘frontier’ worker) if you work on one side of a border but live on the other, and return home at least once a week.
If you are an Irish, British (or EU citizen) and you started a cross-border job on or before 31st December 2020 the Withdrawal Agreement applies to you; EU frontier worker rights and EU social security coordination will continue to apply to you. Irish citizens, living south and working north can if they wish apply to the UK’s Frontier Workers Permit Scheme however they do not need to.
Common Travel Area
British and Irish citizens, can work in either jurisdiction, including on a self-employed basis, without needing any permission from the authorities.
In support of this, the UK government is committed to ensuring that appropriate and comprehensive provisions continue to be in place for the recognition of professional qualifications obtained in Ireland. The Irish government has also committed to working to ensure the provision of arrangements with the UK to recognise professional qualifications. (Source: Gov.uk)
See also
Page last checked on 14 November 2020
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