eVisas & Immigration Status
Since 31 December 2026, physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are no longer valid. Your immigration status is now digital — an eVisa. Set up your UKVI account and learn how to prove your status to employers, landlords and banks.
BRPs expired on 31 December 2026 — your immigration status is now digital
Set up your UKVI account at gov.uk to access your eVisa
You can generate a share code to prove your status to employers or landlords
The service is free — never pay someone to set up your UKVI account
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What is an eVisa and do I need one?
An eVisa is your digital immigration status. Since 31 December 2026, physical BRPs are no longer valid. You access your eVisa through a UKVI...
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How do I prove my immigration status to an employer or landlord?
Generate a share code from your UKVI account (gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status). You can create different codes for employers (right to...
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Go to gov.uk/ukvi to create your account and get your share code — it is free and takes about 10 minutes.
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