The Home Office is replacing physical immigration documents with a digital proof of immigration status – an eVisa – for those already living in the UK and for new visa applicants too.
Those in the UK who currently use a physical immigration document, such as a biometric residence permit (BRP), or legacy paper document such as a passport containing an ink stamp, or a vignette sticker will now need to take action to create a UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration) account to access their eVisa.
It is free and straightforward for those who hold physical immigration documents to create a UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration) account to access their eVisa. Details of how to do this are available at www.gov.uk/evisa.
Updating from a physical document to an eVisa does not affect your immigration status or the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK.
The deadline for the roll out of eVisa’s has been moved to the 17th April 2025, however we strongly encourage all those currently with a Visa to ensure this is completed promptly if you haven’t already done so.
Further information, support and guidance is available at www.gov.uk/eVisa
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