E-Visas

The UK border and immigration system is becoming digital. Physical documents are being replaced by eVisas. The deadline for creating eVisas in the UK is by the end of 2024. You’ll need to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account before then to access your eVisa. Most biometric residence permits (BRPs) have an expiry date of 31 December 2024, as eVisas are set to replace BRPs. If you currently have physical proof of your immigration status – such as a Biometric Residence Permit, or BRP – or another immigration status document – like a vignette visa sticker inside your passport – then this information is for you.

This VIDEO will illustrate how to create your UKVI account, so you can access your eVisa.

What you need to create UKVI account

Your eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions for you to stay in the UK. Creating an account won’t affect your current immigration status.

To create your UKVI account, you will need

• Your BRP number or application number – this might be called a UAN, or start with the letters GWF. Your application number was automatically created during the visa application process. A copy of it will have been sent to you by email or post.

If you do not have any of the above, go to GOV.UK/eVisa for advice on what to do.