Change of https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-jobseekers-allowance

Change description : 2025-06-01 23:59:00: Biometric residence permit (BRP) have been removed as an acceptable photographic proof of identity. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

New Style Jobseeker's Allowance

You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.

Update history

2025-06-20 08:07
The eligibility criteria has been updated to reflect wording on the main GOV.​UK page. The criteria has not changed, but should be easier to understand.

2025-06-01 23:59
Biometric residence permit (BRP) have been removed as an acceptable photographic proof of identity.

2024-01-03 11:39
Added a link to NI Direct for if you’re in Northern Ireland and cannot apply for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance online or need alternative formats.

2022-10-04 10:58
Updated the guidance on what happens after you make your claim to make it clearer.

2022-08-05 15:53
The time it takes for DWP to contact you after you apply for New Style JSA has changed from within 10 days to within 14 days.

2022-07-25 13:03
Added translation

2022-07-07 00:15
Updated guidance because you’ll need to attend a face to face interview at a jobcentre after you make a new claim for New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance. Included list of documents you’ll need to take to the interview to prove your identity.