Never run a manual VEVO check again
Automate VEVO checks across the employee lifecycle with the solution used by Australia’s largest employers.
Why automate VEVO checks with CheckWorkRights?
Automatic ongoing checks
A lightning fast, always-on API connection to the Department of Home Affairs means checks run automatically, freeing your time up. 
Better visibility, less admin
Monitor check results with customisable alerts and colour-coded reports to your dashboard and email. 
Schedule smarter
Use built-in smart rostering features, like the Student Visa workflow for collecting holiday evidence. 
Improved compliance
Built to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles. Leave receiving, storing, and deleting sensitive passport data to us. 
API integrations
Don't waste time and risk error manually logging check results. Connect your ATS and HRIS for full visibility in the system your team already knows. 
How do automated VEVO checks work?
Add employees your way
Choose to instantly scan a passport using your camera, employee self on-boarding via email, bulk spreadsheet upload or integration with your ATS or HRIS software.
Send VEVO check requests with one click
Use the MyCheck workflow to send out a request for a right to work check with one click. Send checks one-by-one or send out packages of checks for frictionless and efficient onboarding.
Candidates receive a secure MyCheck link that steps them through check completion, no login credentials required.
View and verify evidence
Inspect documents and results centrally or designate a specific stakeholder. They’ll be automatically prompted via email to review and approve or decline.
Managers can verify employee identity, and confirm visa details for foreign citizens.
Track ongoing checks with visibility and transparency
Our recurring checks are scheduled and visa specific, removing the need to sign into the VEVO website and run any manual checks.
Any changes to visa details alerts are reported to your team in the dashboard and via email. Set up company-wide reporting, or have specific updates automatically sent to relevant managers.
Keep evidence of VEVO checks, remove the risk
Keep a searchable record of all checks conducted through the platform for reference during a site visit or audit.
CheckWorkRights was built to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles legislation, giving you the tools to reliably reduce risk and maintain compliance.
CheckWorkRights has us covered on both the technical and legal aspects of right to work checks. It means we can stay compliant with minimum manual input.
Jim Berwick, City Facilities ManagementIntegrate with your systems
Bring VEVO checks into your existing HR tech stack for a seamless experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a VEVO check, and why is it important?
A VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) check verifies a non-citizen’s visa status and work rights in Australia. Employers are legally obligated to ensure all workers have the right to work. Failing to do so can result in significant penalties.
How does CheckWorkRights assist with VEVO checks?
CheckWorkRights automates the VEVO checking process by:
Allowing candidates to complete checks via a secure MyCheck link, no login required
Enabling bulk checks for multiple employees
Providing real-time alerts for visa expirations or changes in work rights
Integrating VEVO checks with your existing HR systems and workflows to manage compliance more easily and at scale
What documents are acceptable for verifying work rights?
For Australians:
Australian passport
Australian birth certificate plus a form of photo ID
Australian citizenship certificate plus a form of photo ID
For Foreign Citizens
Foreign passport
ImmiCard
Travel Document
See here for more detail on document types.
Are VEVO checks a one-time requirement?
No. VEVO checks should be completed before a new hire starts and repeated periodically for visa holders to ensure ongoing compliance.
What are the penalties for employing someone without work rights?
Employers face serious consequences, including:
An Illegal Worker Warning Notice (IWWN) may be issued on the first offence.
Fines up to $18,900 per individual and $94,500 per illegal worker for companies
Potential imprisonment for aggravated breaches
See here for more detail on legislation and penalties.
What happens if an employee's visa is cancelled or expires?
If a visa is cancelled or expires, the employee no longer has the legal right to work. You must cease their employment immediately to avoid liability.
CheckWorkRights will alert you to any visa cancellations or upcoming expiries to reduce risk of non-compliance.
How does CheckWorkRights handle data privacy?
CheckWorkRights is built with privacy and compliance at its core. The platform collects only the minimum personal information needed to conduct right to work checks, and never stores visa details beyond what’s required. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access restricted based on user roles and permissions.
See here for more detail on data privacy.