Background screening
Right to Work Check
Confirm a candidate's entitlement to work in Australia — visa entitlements verified directly with the Department of Home Affairs, and citizenship evidence for Australian citizens.
- From $9.90 incl. GST
- 1–2 days typical turnaround
- Home Affairs verified at source
- Australian data residency
Why it matters
Every Australian employer carries this obligation.
Engaging a worker without valid work rights exposes an employer to potential penalties. The obligation does not end at hire — visa holders with limited entitlements carry conditions that can change when their visa changes, so the employer is obliged to stay aware of visa status and of any changes to it.
What we offer
Product information
One check covers two paths. Visa holders are confirmed directly with the Department of Home Affairs. Australian citizens are confirmed on citizenship evidence that we collect.
What it is
- Confirms a candidate is legally entitled to work in Australia.
- For non-citizens, visa status and work entitlements are confirmed directly with the Department of Home Affairs through VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online).
- For Australian citizens, citizenship evidence is confirmed instead of a visa.
What it doesn't cover
- Criminal history, employment history or character — this is a work-rights check only
- Future visa outcomes — it confirms current entitlements at a point in time
Managing a workforce with visa holders? Ask about scheduled re-checks.
Confirming work rights depends on a confirmed identity. Add an Identity Verification Check
How it works
Easy Ordering and Fast results
CheckPro handles the whole process for you end to end and communicates directly with the candidate. You get notified when the result is ready.
Select Check
Select the Right to Work Check and add it to a package or run it standalone.
The order is automatically emailed to the candidate.
Candidate Form
The candidate completes the application online and provides their consent, personal information and ID documents.
Records Verified
CheckPro then verifies all the information is accurate and runs it against the Department of Home Affairs to confirm the results.
Report Delivered
Results are consolidated and securely sent to your portal for your review. You will get an instant notification to keep you in the loop.
From$9.90incl. GST
Order nowAll prices include GST. Delivery times are estimated business days based on typical cases; they depend on third-party record holders and are a guide, not a guarantee.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
A check of a non-citizen's visa status and work entitlements, run through the Department of Home Affairs' Visa Entitlement Verification Online system. VEVO is the department's official channel for confirming visa entitlements.
Yes, and it works differently for them. Citizens hold an automatic right to work, so the check confirms citizenship evidence rather than a visa. Running it on every hire means you hold the same evidence for everyone, rather than deciding who to check.
The result states the conditions, such as a cap on hours, so you can assess fit for the role before you make an offer.
At hire, and again whenever a visa is due to expire or change. Entitlements move when visas move. We can schedule re-checks so it does not sit on someone’s calendar.