What is a UK eVisa and How Does It Work?
Physical immigration documents like Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) are increasingly being replaced with eVisas, a handy, safe, and digital solution to store your immigration status, as the UK continues to modernize its immigration procedures.
We’ll explain what an eVisa is, who may apply for one, and how to create an account so you can remain compliant while studying, working, or residing in the UK in this blog.
What is an eVisa?
An electronic document known as an eVisa includes:
Your identification and immigration status, including whether you have indefinite leave to remain (settlement) or what kind of visa you now possess,the terms of your visit, such as your ability to work or study in the United Kingdom.
In favor of this simplified digital format, the UK government is gradually replacing conventional physical documents, such as BRPs, BRCs, and even antiquated passport stamps or visa stickers.
How Do You Use an eVisa?
Your eVisa allows you to:
Use a share code to demonstrate your immigrant status to potential employers, landlords, or educational institutions.
Once your eVisa is connected to your passport or other travel document, you can enter and exit the UK.
The official website for obtaining and managing your digital visa information is UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), where you must log in to manage your eVisa.
Who Needs a UKVI Account?
To view your eVisa, you must have a UKVI account. Each person, including dependents like partners or kids, requires their own account, which you can create for free.
A UKVI account is already yours if you’ve:
During the visa application process, you utilized the UK Immigration: ID Check app.
After applying, I received a UKVI confirmation email.changed to an eVisa from a paper document (such as a BRP)
EU Settlement Scheme application. Before making a new account, try logging in if you’re not sure.
How to Create a UKVI Account?
In order to register for a UKVI account, you must:
A working phone number and email address
Among the following:
Your visa application number (GWF or UAN) and a valid passport
Your BRP number and a current passport
A BRP card that has expired yet is still valid up to 18 months after the expiration date
You will need to verify your identity after registering, usually with a smartphone app. There are other choices if you don’t have a smartphone or a current passport.
Who Can Access an eVisa?
An eVisa will be available to you if:
You are allowed to remain in the UK for longer than six months.
You are in the UK for specific short-term (less than six months) job or study purposes.
However, an eVisa is not required if you:
Possess a regular visitor’s visa.
Do you have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for your trip?
own a family permit under the EU Settlement Scheme
are not subject to immigration laws.
Living on the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.
Conclusion:
The UK immigration system has undergone a significant change with the switch to eVisas. Your visa information is easily accessible at any time and from any location, and it is quicker and paperless . It’s more crucial than ever to have a UKVI account and comprehend your eVisa if you intend to live, study, or work in the UK.
KeyAbroad assist you with understanding your eVisa status or creating your UKVI account. For knowledgeable assistance and direction at every stage of your trip, get in touch with us
