Traveling to the UK has become more streamlined with the introduction of eVisas. The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) system allows you to create an account, manage your visa details, and prove your immigration status online. In this blog, we will walk you through creating a UKVI account, accessing your eVisa, recovering or updating your account, proving your immigration status, and travelling with your eVisa.
How to create a UKVI account and access your eVisa
To create a UKVI account and access your eVisa, follow the below steps:
- Visit the UKVI website: Go to the official UK government website at https://www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa
- Create your account: Click on the ‘Start now’ button and follow the steps
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How to update or recover your UKVI account
You should be updating your UKVI account if any of the below details have changed:
- Mobile phone number
- Email address
- Name
- Identity document (such as your passport or national identity card)
- Home address
- Postal address
You can also:
- Correct your date of birth
- Add an extra nationality (if you have dual nationality)
- Add an extra identity document
- Change your photo (if your appearance has changed and you can no longer be recognised from your photo)
- Give someone else access to your visa applications, if you’d like them to help you apply
- Give someone else ownership of the UKVI account, if you set up the account on their behalf
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How to view and prove your online immigration status
The UKVI system allows you to view and prove your immigration status online,
To do this, you will need to log into your account and view your status which will be displayed on the dashboard. You can select ‘Prove your status’ to generate a share code that you can give to employers or landlords.
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How to travel with your eVisa
When traveling with your eVisa, follow these steps:
- Digital Status Only: Your eVisa is linked to your passport digitally, so there is no physical visa to carry.
- Keep your passport handy: Always travel with the passport linked to your eVisa.
- Keep your eVisa online: In case of queries at border control, you can quickly access your eVisa through your UKVI account.
- Carry backup documents: Although not always necessary, carrying a printout of your visa confirmation or reference number may be helpful.
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Managing your eVisa through the UKVI online system is convenient and secure. By following the steps outlined above, you can confidently create, update, and manage your account, prove your immigration status, and travel smoothly with your eVisa.
For more information and updates, always refer to the official UK government website.
