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eVisa and status

Set up UKVI account

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View & Prove status

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Update details

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eVisa error

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Account recovery

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Video tutorials

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Share Code

Share code for work

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Share code for rent

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Check status

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Documents and travel

Refugee Travel Document

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Replace ARC card

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Check eVisa before travel

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eVisa at the border

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Money, NI and HMRC

Universal Credit

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Apply for UC

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Child Benefit

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Student Finance

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Tax account

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Education and work

English language

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Life in the UK test

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Apprenticeships

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Self-employed

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Postgraduate loan

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Family and housing

Find local council

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Homelessness help

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Criminal record

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Help and complaints

UKVI webchat

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UKVI phone

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Complain about UKVI

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Vulnerable support

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All about eVisa

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What's useful to know about GOV.UK services

What is eVisa and why do I need a UKVI account?

eVisa — digital UK immigration status replacing BRP cards from 1 January 2025.

UKVI account — entry point for your eVisa: view status, generate a share code, update passport. Link via BRP, visa vignette or passport tied to application.

How do I get a share code?

Sign in to UKVI account at gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status, choose 'Prove your status' and the purpose — work, rent, or 'view all details'. Receive a 9-digit code, valid 90 days. Share with employer or landlord — they verify on their side.

Who do I call if my UKVI account is locked?

First — recovery form update-your-details.homeoffice.gov.uk/account-recovery/help (if phone or email lost).

If that fails — UKVI phone 0300 790 6268, option 3, Mon-Fri. Or webchat at ukimmigration-support-webchat.homeoffice.gov.uk/evisa. All free.

Is this an official channel? Not intermediaries? (s.84 disclaimer)

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