Update on evisas and online status

Ferozghani wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:59 am

Mate what if I don't get an email and secondly my brp is expiring in January 2025 not 31december 2024, after that how would we apply to renew our evisa status.

Thanks

Ferozghani wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:25 pm

hi all,

my ilr brp is going to expire exactly as on 25-01-2025. i am still waiting for an email to be received.i created evisa account without receiving the email but all it says that immigration status is not available to view etc.my query is that should i wait for email or should i apply for the renewal of my indefinite brp and secondly if we get our immigration status online then would it be needed to renew after 10 years as we do brp and they will ask for documents etc for the renewal of e status? its bit confusing. as my brp is expiring on 25-01-25 and i will have 10 years then so would i need to supply any documents to prove and view my immigration status or once for people on indefinite leave to remain evisa account is made it wont need to be renewed again.if anyone could help me with this queries will be much appreciated.

marsupilami wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:37 pm

Ferozghani wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:25 pm

hi all,

my ilr brp is going to expire exactly as on 25-01-2025. i am still waiting for an email to be received.i created evisa account without receiving the email but all it says that immigration status is not available to view etc.my query is that should i wait for email or should i apply for the renewal of my indefinite brp and secondly if we get our immigration status online then would it be needed to renew after 10 years as we do brp and they will ask for documents etc for the renewal of e status? its bit confusing. as my brp is expiring on 25-01-25 and i will have 10 years then so would i need to supply any documents to prove and view my immigration status or once for people on indefinite leave to remain evisa account is made it wont need to be renewed again.if anyone could help me with this queries will be much appreciated.

Did you apply for your ILR by yourself or did you apply using a lawyer/immigration adviser? Many applicants who applied through a 3rd party got the Home Office sent to their representative lawyer/adviser instead. Did you apply using a representative, that would explain why you didn't get the email?

gre081989 wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:42 pm

Dear All,

Please help! For EVISA while creating account I entered wrong expiry of my BRP instead 31-12-2024. Now while doing identity check and scanning BRP using 'UK immigration: ID check app' it is showing details do not match (expiry date). I am unable to change expiry date of my BRP in account details.
Can someone help me please?

Kind regards
Amit

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:31 am

There is an update on the roll out of evisas and online status.

@amber can add it to the pinned existing topic.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-immi ... atus-evisa

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means we are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa.

The documents being replaced are:

biometric residence permits (BRP)
biometric residence cards (BRC)
passport endorsements, such as indefinite leave to enter wet ink stamps
vignette stickers in passports, such as entry clearance or visa vignettes
Since 2018, millions of customers have received an eVisa online, for example through the EU Settlement Scheme.

What is an eVisa?
An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK. You will need to create a UKVI account to be able to access your eVisa.

Updating your physical document to an eVisa does not affect your immigration status or the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK.

In the future you’ll be able to use an eVisa to travel to the UK – you will not need to carry a physical document, except for your current passport, which must be registered to your UKVI account. Until the end of 2024 you will need to continue to carry your physical document when you travel, if you have one.

The benefits of eVisas include:

they are secure and cannot be lost, stolen or tampered with, unlike a physical document
you will not need to wait for, or collect, a physical document after your application is decided – you might still need to provide biometric information in person, and we will tell you if you need to do this
it will be quicker and easier to prove your status at the UK border, and share your status with third parties like employers and landlords
You can watch a video on what an eVisa is.

Why do I need a UKVI account?
UKVI are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status.

You need to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa and share information about your immigration status and conditions, such as your right to work or rent in the UK, using the view and prove service.

You do not have to pay to create a UKVI account.

How will I use my UKVI account?
Once you have created your UKVI account you will be able to view the details of your eVisa online, for example your type of permission, when it expires and your conditions of stay in the UK.

You can update your personal information in your UKVI account, such as your contact details.

Your eVisa will be linked to your passport in your UKVI account. You must keep your passport or ID card details up to date in your UKVI account and tell us about any changes, so that your immigration status can be easily identified at the UK border. You’ll still need to carry your current passport with you.

If you’ve told us you have a new passport and you’re still waiting for confirmation that your UKVI account has been updated, you should also carry your old document with you, if possible, to avoid unnecessary delays at the border.

You can share your immigration status information with third parties, such as employers or landlords, by generating a share code in the view and prove service, which will give them time-limited access to your immigration status information. You can get a new share code whenever you need one – you do not have to remember a single unique code to be able to prove your status.

We’ll continue to share relevant information about your immigration status automatically with some government departments and other public authorities. This will reduce the need for you to interact with online services when proving your immigration status.

How do I get an eVisa and a UKVI account?
If you have a biometric residence permit
If you have a biometric residence permit (BRP) that expires on 31 December 2024, we will tell you how to create a UKVI account and access your eVisa before the expiry date of your BRP.

If you have already been contacted to create an account, either by email or in a decision letter, you can now follow the instructions we sent you to create a UKVI account.

If you have not yet been contacted about creating an account, you’ll be able to create your account and access your eVisa later in 2024. Sign up for updates on this page to keep up to date on when you’ll be able to access your eVisa.

If you have permission to stay in the UK, once you’ve created your UKVI account you will be able to sign in to the view and prove service to access your eVisa.

If you have another physical document
If you have indefinite leave to enter or indefinite leave to remain (also known as settlement) and you currently prove your rights through a different type of physical document, such as a wet-ink stamp in your passport or a vignette sticker, then you should make a ‘no time limit’ (NTL) application.

If your NTL application is successful, you’ll get a BRP to prove your rights. You should carry your BRP, along with your passport, when travelling internationally. Once you have a BRP, you’ll be able to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa later this year.

If you have a biometric residence card
If you have a biometric residence card (BRC) and you have been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, then you already have an eVisa and you do not need to take any action to obtain one. You can find details of how to access and use your eVisa (your digital status) in your grant letter or email. You should continue to carry your BRC with you when you travel internationally.

If you have a BRC and you have not been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, obtained another form of immigration leave, or become a British citizen, then your BRC is no longer valid, even if it appears to still be in date. This is because the UK has left the EU, and the EU free movement law no longer applies.

To continue living in the UK you should get an immigration status as soon as possible. You may be able to make a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme as a family member of a relevant EU, other EEA or Swiss citizen. Do not travel internationally until you have obtained a proof of your immigration status.

If you are a British or Irish citizen with a passport, or you have the right of abode
If you are a British or Irish citizen, and you hold a British or Irish passport, you do not need an eVisa or a UKVI account and do not need to do anything. You should continue to use your passport to prove your status in the UK.

If you are a British citizen and are also a national of another country (other than Ireland), or you have the right of abode in the UK and you do not have a British passport, then you may need to take action in future. We’ll update this page to tell you what you need to do.

If you have the right of abode in the UK and you still have your BRP, check what you need to do with your BRP after being granted citizenship.

If you need to make a new application
If you need to make a new application for permission to stay in the UK, you should follow the usual application process. There will be information and guidance provided during your application process if you need to create a UKVI account.

If you need help
Use the UKVI account contact form if you need help with creating your UKVI account and getting access to your eVisa.

If you do not have internet access or do not have access to a device like a computer, laptop or smart phone, you can get help filling in your online application.

We cannot give advice on individual applications when you contact us.

Ferozghani wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:44 pm

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:31 am

There is an update on the roll out of evisas and online status.

@amber can add it to the pinned existing topic.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-immi ... atus-evisa

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means we are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa.

The documents being replaced are:

biometric residence permits (BRP)
biometric residence cards (BRC)
passport endorsements, such as indefinite leave to enter wet ink stamps
vignette stickers in passports, such as entry clearance or visa vignettes
Since 2018, millions of customers have received an eVisa online, for example through the EU Settlement Scheme.

What is an eVisa?
An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK. You will need to create a UKVI account to be able to access your eVisa.

Updating your physical document to an eVisa does not affect your immigration status or the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK.

In the future you’ll be able to use an eVisa to travel to the UK – you will not need to carry a physical document, except for your current passport, which must be registered to your UKVI account. Until the end of 2024 you will need to continue to carry your physical document when you travel, if you have one.

The benefits of eVisas include:

they are secure and cannot be lost, stolen or tampered with, unlike a physical document
you will not need to wait for, or collect, a physical document after your application is decided – you might still need to provide biometric information in person, and we will tell you if you need to do this
it will be quicker and easier to prove your status at the UK border, and share your status with third parties like employers and landlords
You can watch a video on what an eVisa is.

Why do I need a UKVI account?
UKVI are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status.

You need to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa and share information about your immigration status and conditions, such as your right to work or rent in the UK, using the view and prove service.

You do not have to pay to create a UKVI account.

How will I use my UKVI account?
Once you have created your UKVI account you will be able to view the details of your eVisa online, for example your type of permission, when it expires and your conditions of stay in the UK.

You can update your personal information in your UKVI account, such as your contact details.

Your eVisa will be linked to your passport in your UKVI account. You must keep your passport or ID card details up to date in your UKVI account and tell us about any changes, so that your immigration status can be easily identified at the UK border. You’ll still need to carry your current passport with you.

If you’ve told us you have a new passport and you’re still waiting for confirmation that your UKVI account has been updated, you should also carry your old document with you, if possible, to avoid unnecessary delays at the border.

You can share your immigration status information with third parties, such as employers or landlords, by generating a share code in the view and prove service, which will give them time-limited access to your immigration status information. You can get a new share code whenever you need one – you do not have to remember a single unique code to be able to prove your status.

We’ll continue to share relevant information about your immigration status automatically with some government departments and other public authorities. This will reduce the need for you to interact with online services when proving your immigration status.

How do I get an eVisa and a UKVI account?
If you have a biometric residence permit
If you have a biometric residence permit (BRP) that expires on 31 December 2024, we will tell you how to create a UKVI account and access your eVisa before the expiry date of your BRP.

If you have already been contacted to create an account, either by email or in a decision letter, you can now follow the instructions we sent you to create a UKVI account.

If you have not yet been contacted about creating an account, you’ll be able to create your account and access your eVisa later in 2024. Sign up for updates on this page to keep up to date on when you’ll be able to access your eVisa.

If you have permission to stay in the UK, once you’ve created your UKVI account you will be able to sign in to the view and prove service to access your eVisa.

If you have another physical document
If you have indefinite leave to enter or indefinite leave to remain (also known as settlement) and you currently prove your rights through a different type of physical document, such as a wet-ink stamp in your passport or a vignette sticker, then you should make a ‘no time limit’ (NTL) application.

If your NTL application is successful, you’ll get a BRP to prove your rights. You should carry your BRP, along with your passport, when travelling internationally. Once you have a BRP, you’ll be able to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa later this year.

If you have a biometric residence card
If you have a biometric residence card (BRC) and you have been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, then you already have an eVisa and you do not need to take any action to obtain one. You can find details of how to access and use your eVisa (your digital status) in your grant letter or email. You should continue to carry your BRC with you when you travel internationally.

If you have a BRC and you have not been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, obtained another form of immigration leave, or become a British citizen, then your BRC is no longer valid, even if it appears to still be in date. This is because the UK has left the EU, and the EU free movement law no longer applies.

To continue living in the UK you should get an immigration status as soon as possible. You may be able to make a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme as a family member of a relevant EU, other EEA or Swiss citizen. Do not travel internationally until you have obtained a proof of your immigration status.

If you are a British or Irish citizen with a passport, or you have the right of abode
If you are a British or Irish citizen, and you hold a British or Irish passport, you do not need an eVisa or a UKVI account and do not need to do anything. You should continue to use your passport to prove your status in the UK.

If you are a British citizen and are also a national of another country (other than Ireland), or you have the right of abode in the UK and you do not have a British passport, then you may need to take action in future. We’ll update this page to tell you what you need to do.

If you have the right of abode in the UK and you still have your BRP, check what you need to do with your BRP after being granted citizenship.

If you need to make a new application
If you need to make a new application for permission to stay in the UK, you should follow the usual application process. There will be information and guidance provided during your application process if you need to create a UKVI account.

If you need help
Use the UKVI account contact form if you need help with creating your UKVI account and getting access to your eVisa.

If you do not have internet access or do not have access to a device like a computer, laptop or smart phone, you can get help filling in your online application.

We cannot give advice on individual applications when you contact us.

hi mate just a quick answer only if u could answer please. am in the uk now and needs to go abroad.my ilr brp is running out as on 25-01=2025. i do not have a plan to come back to uk before april 2025. i have not yet received my email for the ukvi account. the question is that is it going to be safe if i leave uk though am on ilr before having made ukvi account or would i be able to make my ukvi account from abroad as well and secondly would that ukvi account will show the expiry of my brp or not. would i be able to get back to uk if i leave this way. thanks

polashgs3 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 14, 2024 8:06 pm

Good evening all and any replies will help me a lot. My name is Rashid and I have received my ILR sticker into my old passport back in 2011 and since then I used my old passport ILR sticker in terms of getting in and out of UK. I am 67 years old disabled person and someone told me few days ago that I have to apply for evisa. Had a little research on ukba website and found out I have to apply for NO TIME LIMIT application and get a BRP then change to evisa. First of all, it takes 6 months to get BRP but after 31st December what's going to happen with my ILR. Also if I don't do anything am I still use my old passport ILR to getting in and out of the country? I have spoken 2 different agents from Evisa home office 1 has said I don't have to worry about anything as I still can use my old ILR until autumn 2025 and 1 has said I have to apply NTL application. I am planning to go abroad by end of this year and just don't want any hassle in the immigration. Your help would be amazing as I am lost here

coco__nutty wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 9:01 pm

Hi all.

I currently have an ILR and a BRP that expires end of this year.
I have created an eVisa account, but I used my BRP to create it (so I log in using BRP details).
I keep seeing that your passport MUST BE registered/linked to your immigration account, but can’t find how and where to do this.
I am currently applying for a naturalisation and eventually a passport, but I don’t think that process will be done before my next trip abroad in February.

How do I travel with the new eVisa system?
Do I take my BRP with me in hopes that border control are aware of the ‘first quarter of 2025 extension’ to 31.12.24 expiration on my BRP?
How can I ensure I am fully set up to travel?

Thank you!

marsupilami wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:43 am

Hi is it still possible to apply for NTL brp? My wife obtained her ILR end of November 2024 and her eVisa correctly shows her new settled/ILR status but the online system twice rejected the linking of her eVisa to her passport. Her previous visa was due to expire 11 Jan 2025 (that is, before she applied to ILR) so she is stuck impossible to travel and we don't know what to do.


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