Offshore wind workers crewing update

22 Dec 2020 / United Kingdom

The Offshore Wind Immigration construction workers concession which allows ILO108 seafarers and now Visa Free nationals to work within the UK 12nm border has been further extended. It will now currently end at 23:59 on 30 June 2021.

Crew working on these wind projects will need to obtain the relevant visa or permit to work after 30th June 2021 if the concession is not renewed past this date.

For further information and guidance please check out the Home Office December 2020 update at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946763/offshore-wind-farm-workers-immigration-concession-dec-2020.pdf

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