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One candidate record
Keep work-rights verification alongside Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, identity, reference, qualification and employment checks.
VEVO WORK RIGHTS CHECKS AUSTRALIA
Verify a candidate's right to work in Australia.
Confirm current visa status, work entitlements and relevant visa conditions through a secure, consent-based screening workflow for employers and recruiters.
Built for employers, recruiters and HR teams managing candidate work-rights checks.
For employers and recruiters
Visa-holder consent captured
Secure candidate workflow
Australian customer support
Current visa information
Know a candidate's work rights before onboarding.
A VEVO Work Rights Check helps employers confirm the visa information relevant to employment.
- Current visa status
- Visa subclass
- Work entitlements
- Relevant work conditions
- Visa expiry or cessation information, where available
- Relevant study conditions, where applicable
A visa entitlement check returns a point-in-time record. Available fields vary, and visa status or conditions may change later.
AuthNTick · Work Rights Check
Fictional demonstration data
Candidate
Amelia Wilson
StatusVerified
CheckVEVO Work Rights
- Visa
- Student (subclass 500)
- Visa status
- In effect
- Work rights
- Work permitted — conditions apply
- Stay until
- 15 March 2028
- Checked
- 15 September 2026
Work conditions
8105 · Work limitationWork rights are subject to the conditions of the visa.
SourceDepartment of Home Affairs · VEVO
A guided online process
How a VEVO Work Rights Check works
From the first details to a secure result, every stage stays clear.
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Invite candidate
Assign the check to a candidate through AuthNTick.
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Candidate provides details & consent
The candidate securely provides the required passport and visa information and consent.
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Work rights are verified
Relevant visa status, work entitlements and conditions are checked.
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Review the result
Authorised users review the completed result through AuthNTick.
Organisation screening
Work-rights screening built into your hiring workflow
Combine VEVO checks with Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, identity verification, references, work history and qualification verification in one candidate record.
- Invite candidate
- Capture consent
- Verify work rights
- Review results
Manage an employee right to work check alongside your other checks in our workforce screening platform.
Prepare before starting
What do I need for a VEVO check?
The combination of details needed depends on the visa holder’s circumstances. Not every candidate needs every reference number.
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Personal details
Full name and date of birth
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Passport details
Current passport or travel document and country of issue
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Visa details
Visa grant number, transaction reference number or visa evidence number where available
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Previous passport
Where the visa remains associated with an older passport
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Consent
Consent from the visa holder to perform the check
The details supplied must match the information held by the Department of Home Affairs.
Using a foreign or previous passport for a related Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check? Read our guide for New Zealand and foreign passport holders.
Choose the right screening service
Is a VEVO check the right check?
Each screening service answers a different question. Use the check that matches the purpose.
| Check | What it confirms | What it does not confirm |
|---|---|---|
| VEVO Work Rights Check | Visa status, work entitlements and visa conditions | Criminal history or a standalone identity match |
| Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check | Relevant disclosable police information for the stated purpose | Current visa work rights |
| DVS Identity Verification | Whether eligible identity-document details match the issuing record | Whether someone is legally entitled to work in Australia |
| Work History Check | Employment information through an employer or supporting evidence | Visa status, work rights or criminal history |
Not sure which checks you need? AuthNTick can combine work rights, identity, criminal history, employment and qualification verification into one screening workflow.
Why AuthNTick
Why manage VEVO checks through AuthNTick?
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Candidate-led workflow
Candidates securely provide the required information and consent.
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Centralised tracking
Track requested, in-progress and completed checks from your organisation dashboard.
04
Clear work-rights results
Review visa status, work entitlements and relevant conditions through a consistent screening workflow.
05
Bulk workforce screening
Manage checks across candidates and existing workers without separate manual processes.
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Australian support
Get help from an Australian-based support team.
Connected candidate screening
From work-rights verification to verified hire.
VEVO is one part of the candidate screening process. AuthNTick brings work-rights verification together with identity, criminal history, employment, qualifications, references and other screening in one connected platform.
- 01Candidate
- 02Identity
- 03Work rights
- 04Background screening
- 05References
- 06Verified hire
Connect your visa work rights check with work history, qualification verification and reference checks.
Frequently asked questions
VEVO work-rights questions, answered.
What the result shows, who can request one and where AuthNTick’s role ends.
What does a VEVO check show?
A VEVO check can show the visa status, subclass, work entitlements and applicable conditions available for the visa holder at the time of the check. Some results may also include expiry, cessation or study information.
Who needs a VEVO check?
Visa holders may need a result for an employer or requesting organisation. Employers, recruiters and HR teams may use a consent-based check when confirming a candidate’s current Australian work rights.
Do Australian citizens need VEVO?
No. VEVO provides visa information for visa holders. Australian citizens demonstrate their status using appropriate Australian citizenship or identity evidence.
Do New Zealand citizens need VEVO?
It depends on the person’s circumstances and the evidence requested. New Zealand citizens who hold an Australian visa may have a VEVO record. Read our foreign-passport guide or check with Home Affairs if the record is unclear.
Can an employer perform a VEVO check without consent?
AuthNTick’s workflow requires the visa holder’s details and consent before an employer or authorised organisation can complete the check.
Is VEVO the same as a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?
No. VEVO concerns visa status and work conditions. A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check searches relevant disclosable police information for the stated purpose.
Does VEVO show criminal history?
No. A VEVO result does not show criminal history. A separate Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required where criminal-history screening is appropriate.
Does a VEVO check verify identity?
VEVO uses personal and travel-document details to locate visa information, but it is not a standalone identity-document verification service. A separate DVS identity check serves a different purpose.
What if the visa is linked to an expired passport?
The previous passport details may be needed to find the record. The visa holder may also need to update their passport details with the Department of Home Affairs.
What if the VEVO record cannot be found?
Recheck the name, date of birth and document number, and whether the visa is linked to an older passport. The visa holder may need to update their passport details with Home Affairs. Historical or non-electronic immigration records may also require Home Affairs assistance. An unsuccessful search does not by itself prove there is no lawful visa status. AuthNTick cannot create, alter or link Home Affairs visa records.
How current is a VEVO result?
A VEVO result is a point-in-time record based on the information available when the check is completed. Visa status or conditions may change later.
Should an employer repeat a VEVO check?
The appropriate timing depends on the worker, the result and the organisation’s obligations and policies. AuthNTick does not prescribe a universal re-check schedule.
What happens if the result contains work restrictions?
Review the stated conditions before making an employment decision. Questions about what a condition means should be directed to Home Affairs or a suitably qualified adviser.
Can AuthNTick change a visa record?
No. AuthNTick cannot create, alter or link Department of Home Affairs visa records.
Does AuthNTick provide immigration advice?
AuthNTick provides screening and verification services but does not provide immigration or legal advice. Questions about visa status or conditions should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs or a suitably qualified adviser.
Ready to confirm work rights?
Verify work rights before you hire.
Manage VEVO work-rights checks alongside your other candidate screening through AuthNTick.
Important notice and official sources
A VEVO result is a point-in-time record and is not immigration or legal advice. AuthNTick is not the Department of Home Affairs and cannot change a visa record. For authoritative information, use the Department of Home Affairs VEVO guidance or contact a suitably qualified adviser.