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Is an A1 certificate a substitute for work authorisation?

WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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No. A1 concerns which social-security system applies in a qualifying cross-border situation. Assess immigration, genuine posting, destination notifications and employment conditions separately. Do not sell an A1 document as a universal right to work throughout the EU.

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