eVisas: access and use your online immigration status
What an eVisa is
An eVisa is a digital record of:
- your identity and immigration status - for example the type of visa you have or if you have indefinite leave to remain (settlement) in the UK
- the conditions of your status - for example if you’re allowed to work or study in the UK
You’ll get an eVisa when you successfully apply for a visa or other type of permission to be in the UK.
eVisas have replaced physical immigration documents.
If you have a biometric residence card (BRC) you may still be able to use it in some situations.
If you have a visa vignette (sticker), it will remain valid until it expires.
How to use your eVisa
You can view your eVisa and get a share code to prove your immigration status, for example when you get a new job or rent a home.
You can travel with your eVisa after you add your passport or travel document details.
Access your eVisa
You need a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to access your eVisa.
You can set up a UKVI account if you do not already have one.
You do not need to pay to set up a UKVI account or access your eVisa.