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A1.3 eVisa

UK eVisa (Electronic Visa) – September 2025 Update

 

Key Updates

  • BRP cards were officially phased out on 1 January 2025. Since 15 July 2025, the UK government has      replaced BRPs with eVisas. If you still hold a valid BRP, you      must transition to an eVisa before its expiry date.

  • All online visa applications now require a UKVI account.      Follow the official process to link your eVisa after approval.

  • Though not always checked, it is recommended to carry a      printed copy of your eVisa for airlines or border control. Both      digital and printed versions are acceptable.

 

What is an eVisa?

An eVisa (electronic visa) is a digital immigration status introduced on 15 July 2025. It securely stores your immigration details online and allows you to:

  • View your visa status and conditions

  • Prove your right to live, work, or study in the UK

 

How to Use Your eVisa

1. Set Up Your UKVI Account

Required for registration:

  • A mobile number and email address for future logins

  • One of the following document      combinations:

    • Valid passport + visa application reference (GWF or UAN       number)

    • Valid passport + Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) number

    • Expired BRP (can be used for registration up to 18 months       after expiry)

After creating your account, you will be guided to:

  • Verify your identity using the official smartphone app

  • Link your account to your eVisa

Alternative verification methods are available if you:

  • Do not have a valid passport/BRP

  • Cannot use a smartphone

 

2. Check if You Already Have a UKVI Account

You likely already have a UKVI account if you have ever:

  • Used the "UK Immigration: ID Check" app      to verify your identity

  • Received a confirmation email after creating an account for a      visa application

  • Replaced a physical immigration document (e.g., BRP) with an      eVisa

  • Applied to the EU Settlement Scheme

 Do not create duplicate accounts. If unsure, check by logging in at:
https://www.gov.uk/evisa/view-evisa-get-share-code-prove-immigration-status
→ Click "View your eVisa and get a share code"

 

3. Eligibility for eVisa

You will receive an eVisa if you:

  • Have been granted permission to stay in the UK (England,      Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland) for more than 6 months

  • Hold certain work or study visas for 6 months      or less

You do not need an eVisa if you are:

  • Visiting with an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

  • Holding a Standard Visitor Visa

  • Under the EU Settlement Scheme family permit

  • Exempt from immigration control (e.g., diplomats or those with      "right of abode")

  • Granted residence in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man

 

Using Your eVisa in Practice

1. Proving Your Immigration Status

  • Log in to view your eVisa and generate a share      code

  • Provide the share code to employers, landlords, or other      authorised parties to prove your right to work/rent

 Important notes on share codes:

  • Each purpose requires a separate share code (e.g., one for employment, another for renting)

  • Select the correct category when generating the code ("why      you need a share code")

  • Codes are valid for 90 days and can be reused      multiple times within that period for the same purpose

  • New codes can be generated anytime after expiry

2. Traveling with Your eVisa

  • Link your passport/travel document to your eVisa

  • Use your eVisa for entry and exit at the UK border

 

Accessing Your eVisa

Registering for a UKVI account and using your eVisa is completely free of charge.