Right to Work Checks

Verify visa status and work entitlements in real time via the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system. Ensure every hire is legally authorised to work in Australia.

Near-instantVerification Speed
YesVEVO Connected
AllVisa Types Covered

Overview

Why Right to Work Checks?

Under Australian law, employers must verify that every worker holds a valid visa with appropriate work rights before they start employment. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties — up to $99,000 per illegal worker for individuals, and up to $495,000 for businesses under the Migration Act 1958.

Refchecks connects to the Department of Home Affairs' Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system to check a candidate's visa status and work conditions in real time. Simply enter the candidate's visa details, and VEVO confirms their current visa subclass, work entitlements, and any conditions or restrictions.

For Australian citizens and permanent residents, a right-to-work check confirms their unrestricted work entitlement. For temporary visa holders, the check reveals their specific work conditions — such as hour limits for student visas or employer-sponsored restrictions — so you can ensure compliance from day one.

What's Included

Right to Work Checks Features

VEVO Integration

Direct connection to the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system. Verifies visa status, subclass, work entitlements, and conditions in real time.

Compliance Protection

Documented proof of work-right verification protects your organisation from penalties under the Migration Act. Audit-ready records stored on your dashboard.

Visa Expiry Monitoring

Set up alerts for upcoming visa expiries. Get notified before a worker's visa expires so you can take action before it becomes a compliance issue.

Condition Flagging

Work conditions and restrictions (e.g., 48-hour fortnightly limits on student visas) are clearly highlighted so you understand exactly what the visa permits.

Verification Certificate

Each check generates a timestamped verification certificate showing the result at the time of checking. Store it for your records or share with auditors.

Process

How It Works

1

Enter Visa Details

Provide the candidate's visa grant number, passport details, or other identifying information. The candidate can also submit these through their secure portal.

2

VEVO Verification

The system queries VEVO and returns the candidate's current visa status, subclass, work entitlements, and any conditions or restrictions.

3

Result & Certificate

Review the result on your dashboard and download the verification certificate. If visa expiry monitoring is enabled, you'll receive alerts before the visa expires.

Turnaround & Pricing

What to Expect

Turnaround Time

Near-instant (typically under 30 seconds)

Included in all plans

From $49/month

Right-to-work checks are included in your plan quota. No per-check fees.

FAQ

Right to Work Checks FAQ

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