# The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2000, Regulation 16: Where no requirement to issue residence permit


(1) The Secretary of State is not required to grant a residence permit to—
(a) a worker whose employment in the United Kingdom is limited to three months and who holds a document from his employer certifying that his employment is so limited;
(b) a worker who is employed in the United Kingdom but who resides in the territory of an EEA State and who returns to his residence at least once a week;
(c) a seasonal worker whose contract of employment has been approved by the Department for Education and Employment; or
(d) a provider or recipient of services if the services are to be provided for no more than three months.
(2) The requirement in paragraph (1)(a) to hold a document does not apply to workers coming within the provisions of Council Directive 64/224/EEC of 25 February 1964 concerning the attainment of freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services in respect of activities of intermediaries in commerce, industry and small craft industries.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2326/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-european-economic-area-regulations-2000/regulation-16
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