Introduction to the UKVI Digital Immigration System and eVisa

Welcome to the future of hassle-free immigration with the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) digital system. We are excited to announce the development of an innovative digital immigration platform that replaces traditional physical documents with an online record known as the eVisa.

What is an eVisa? An eVisa is a secure online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK. This digital format aims to enhance security, eliminate the risk of loss or theft, and streamline the immigration process for millions of individuals.

Documents Being Replaced: The following physical documents will be replaced by the eVisa:

• Biometric Residence Permits (BRP)
• Biometric Residence Cards (BRC)
• Passport endorsements (e.g., indefinite leave to enter wet ink stamps)
• Vignette stickers in passports (e.g., entry clearance or visa vignettes)

Benefits of eVisas:

• Security: The eVisa is secure and tamper-proof, minimizing the risk of loss or theft.
• Efficiency: No more waiting for or collecting physical documents; access your eVisa online.
• Convenience: Quicker and easier to prove your status at the UK border.

Why You Need a UKVI Account: To fully utilize the eVisa system, you need to register for a UKVI account. This account enables you to view and share information about your immigration status securely with third parties such as employers or landlords. Additionally, you can update personal details, such as passport information, through your UKVI account.

Using Your UKVI Account: Your UKVI account details grant you access to the view and prove service, allowing you to see your eVisa. You can generate a share code to provide time-limited access to your immigration status information to third parties. Relevant information about your immigration status will be automatically shared with some government departments and public authorities.

How to Get an eVisa and a UKVI Account:

• If you currently have permission to stay in the UK and possess physical documents, no immediate action is required. Updates on when to register for a UKVI account will be provided throughout 2024.
• If you’re making a new application for permission to stay, follow the usual application process. Guidance on creating a UKVI account will be provided during the application process.

Stay tuned for updates throughout 2024 as Home Office continue to improve and streamline your immigration experience. The UKVI digital system is here to make your journey smoother and more secure.