VEVO work-rights verification
Verify Australian Work Rights with a VEVO Check
Confirm a visa holder’s current visa status, work entitlements and applicable conditions through a secure online process supported by AuthNTick.
$20.66 total
Includes GST and the standard processing fee. Optional services may cost extra.
Choose an individual check or speak with us about organisation screening.
- For individuals and organisations
- Visa-holder consent captured
- Secure online application
- Australian customer support
Passport and visa details
Current visa information
What can a VEVO check confirm?
The information available depends on the visa holder and the record returned at the time of the check.
Visa subclass
Work entitlements
Applicable work conditions
Visa expiry or cessation information, where available
Study entitlements and conditions, where relevant
Choose your pathway
One VEVO service, two ways to start
For visa holders
I need my own VEVO check
For visa holders who need evidence of their current visa status or work entitlements for an employer or requesting organisation.
Start My VEVO CheckFor employers and recruiters
I need to check a worker’s rights
For employers, recruiters and HR teams assigning and tracking work-rights checks with candidate consent.
Screen a CandidateA guided online process
How a VEVO check works
- 1
Choose the check
Start an individual VEVO check or assign one through an AuthNTick organisation account.
- 2
Provide details and consent
Enter the visa holder’s personal, passport and available visa-reference information, with their consent.
- 3
Verification is completed
The supplied information is used to obtain and review the available visa-entitlement details.
- 4
Access the result securely
The individual or authorised organisation receives the completed result through AuthNTick.
Organisation screening
Work-rights checks for hiring teams
Bring consent-based VEVO checks into the same workflow as your other candidate screening.
- Assign checks to candidates
- Capture candidate consent
- Monitor progress from one dashboard
- Keep screening records together
- Combine VEVO with police, reference, identity and qualification checks
- Manage individual and bulk screening workflows
- Access Australian customer support
Organisation workflow
- 1Create an AuthNTick organisation account.
- 2Assign a VEVO check to a candidate.
- 3The candidate supplies details and consent.
- 4Track the check in the organisation dashboard.
- 5Review the completed work-rights result.
Understand the output
A clear work-rights result
The completed result presents the visa-entitlement information available for the supplied details. Fields vary by record.
Illustrative AuthNTick result summary
VEVO work-rights check Result summary
Completed- Visa status
- Available in result
- Visa subclass
- Available in result
- Work entitlement
- Reviewed
- Work conditions
- Shown where applicable
- Check date
- Recorded
- Result summary
- Securely accessible
This interface is illustrative and is not a Department of Home Affairs document.
Prepare before starting
What information is required?
The combination of details needed depends on the visa holder’s circumstances. Not every applicant needs every reference number.
Full name and date of birth
Current passport or travel-document details
Country of passport
Visa grant number, transaction reference number or visa evidence number, where available
Previous passport details where the visa remains linked to an older document
Consent 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 police-check process? Read our guide for New Zealand and foreign passport holders.
Choose the right screening service
VEVO compared with other checks
| 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 Document 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 |
Troubleshooting
What if the VEVO record cannot be found?
A mismatch or unavailable electronic record can prevent a search from returning a result.
- Check the person’s name, date of birth and document number.
- Confirm whether the visa is linked to a previous passport.
- Check whether passport details need to be updated with Home Affairs.
- Historical or non-electronic immigration records may require assistance from Home Affairs.
- An unsuccessful search does not by itself prove that a person has no lawful visa status.
- AuthNTick cannot create, alter or link Home Affairs visa records.
Employment screening
Why employers verify work rights
Australian employers should take reasonable steps to ensure workers are legally entitled to work in Australia. A VEVO check can help confirm the current work conditions recorded for a visa holder. Requirements depend on the worker and employment circumstances.
Home Affairs guidance for hiring someone in Australia ↗Why AuthNTick
Easy online VEVO checks, supported in Australia
One screening platform
Manage VEVO, police, reference, work-history, qualification and identity checks through AuthNTick.
Secure candidate workflow
Collect required information and consent through a controlled online process.
Clear results
Receive work-rights information in a consistent format suitable for screening workflows.
Australian support
Access assistance from AuthNTick’s Australian-based support team.
AuthNTick is an ACIC-accredited body for eligible Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks. This accreditation does not apply to VEVO services.
Frequently asked questions
VEVO Work Rights Check FAQs
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 personal and document details and whether the visa is linked to an older passport. An unsuccessful search does not by itself prove there is no lawful visa status; Home Affairs may need to assist.
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?
Start one VEVO check or arrange screening for your workforce
The standard individual online total is $20.66, including GST and processing.
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.