Definition
Right to work is the UK employer’s legal duty to check that a person is allowed to work before employment starts; sponsorship changes the check and the candidate pool.
英国雇主在入职前必须核验工作许可；需要 sponsorship 时门槛和候选人范围都会变。
Why it matters
It is a hard gate that no amount of technical skill can waive.
Example
“Must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship” means the role is closed to candidates who need a visa.
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Last updated 2026-11-10. This is an editorial definition, not legal or tax advice.