The below list of acceptable documents can be used to cover any employment gaps that you have in your employment history. We can only accept any of the below list. Please read through each category to find which document is for the right gap.

Applicant was employed:

  • Employment contract showing your start date.
  • An official letter from the employer showing your start date.
  • Copies of your first and last payslips
  • An official confirmation of long service letter or document showing your start date.
  • Redundancy or termination letter showing the date your employment ended.
  • An official letter from the employer showing the date your employment ended.
  • P45 or P60 for each year of service

Applicant was self-employed:

  • Letters or documents from HMRC and/or Companies House
  • Letters or documents concerning the forming or dissolving of the company from banks, solicitors, or accountants.
  • Tax return for each year you were self-employed.

Applicant was sub-contracting, client reference(s) to cover the period.

  • P45 for the period

Applicant was in education

  • Enrolment email/letter
  • Statement of results
  • Qualification certificates
  • Official letters showing dates of study – start, end, or both.

Applicant was travelling

  • Official immigration documents i.e., visas, applications for residency/visas or the right to work.
  • Passport stamps showing the dates you entered and/or left the countries visited.
  • Any other official government letters or documents, which confirm the dates you entered and/or left the countries visited.
  • Email confirmation of purchasing tickets/travel documents
  • Bank statements to show transactions in the countries visited.
  • Travel tickets and accommodation receipts
  • Mobile phone bill showing calls from the countries you visited.

Applicant relocated to the UK within the last 5 years

  • Official immigration documents i.e., visas/Home office payment cards etc.
  • Official immigration letters i.e., applications for residency/visas or the right to work.
  • Passport stamps showing the dates you entered and/or left the country.
  • Any other official government letters or documents which confirm the dates you entered and/or left the country.
  • Any employment references, contracts or tax records for the country you were living in.

Applicant was in the HM Forces Service including Reserves

  • Certificate of Service
  • Discharge Certificate
  • Statement of Service
  • P45

Applicant was registered Unemployed (Claiming Benefits – dates of claim must be on the document)

  • Proof of claim letter
  • Letter of entitlement
  • Official HMRC or DWP letters or documents
  • P45 for the period you claimed.
  • Universal Credit payment summary page from their Online Portal

Applicant had Career Breaks (not working/claiming or any of the above activities for more than 31 days)

  • Official HMRC or DWP letters or documents i.e., maternity payments, child benefit etc.
  • Official immigration letters or documents i.e., applications for residency/asylum or the right to work.
  • Bank statements for the period showing how you financially supported yourself and that you were not receiving a regular income.