Work without visa

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Member since 29 April 2022

joaquincolina21Member01 May 2022 06:32:30

I just want to know what are the possibilities of getting a job without visa, like painting houses or any kind for a few months

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert01 May 2022 08:40:17

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

Legally, none; you have no chance of getting any work without a work permit.

That said, you often hear of people appearing in the Immigration courts for doing what you are asking about, so it's pretty obvious that there is some kind of illegal work going on; when caught, they are deported from the United Kingdom and are barred from ever returning.

Hope this helps.

Cynic

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Voyager_2002 Active member

Member since 25 March 2009

Voyager_2002Active member06 June 2022 15:50:01

Minimal opportunity.

Employers are legally obliged to check your right to work, so anyone who did offer you work would already be risking criminal prosecution. You could well work and then not be paid, or anything could happen, really.

Kingietk Member

Member since 05 October 2017

KingietkMember09 January 2023 20:07:59

This is crazy idea and will only lead you into more problems than you have now. It’s as crazy as thinking you want to cross the English Channel by boat, which is also very crazy. Please apply for a visa in the normal way and don’t consider Schengen option becausethe UK is nothing to do with Schengen area. Good luck either way.

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