An eVisa represents an electronic record of your immigration status (APPLY FOR A UK EVISA) and the terms governing your permission to enter or reside in the UK. To access your eVisa, it is essential to register for a UKVI account.
Transitioning from a physical document to an eVisa does not alter your immigration status or the conditions of your stay in the UK.
In the future, eVisas will serve as your travel authorization to the UK. You will not need to carry a physical document apart from your current passport, which must be linked to your UKVI account. Until the conclusion of 2024, carrying your physical document remains necessary when traveling, if applicable.
Key advantages of eVisas include:
- Enhanced security as they cannot be lost, stolen, or tampered with, unlike physical documents.
- Elimination of the need to wait for or collect a physical document post-application decision. However, providing biometric information in person may still be required, with clear guidance provided by UKVI.
- Expedited and simplified verification of your status at UK borders, and effortless sharing of your immigration status with third parties such as employers and landlords.
Embracing eVisas (APPLY FOR A UK EVISA) not only enhances security measures but also streamlines the process of proving and sharing your immigration status, fostering efficiency and convenience in travel and residency arrangements within the UK.
Contact our team of expert immigration solicitors in London to apply for a UK Evisa.