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Your UKVI account

January 8th, 2025

Have you received an email titled Your UKVI account and eVisa from gov.uk? 

There is no reason to be alarmed. Here is what you need to know. 

Pre-Settled and Settled Status holders

You don’t need to do anything. You already have a UKVI account that was automatically created for you when you applied for your status.  

Holders of physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permit, Biometric Resident Card, Indefinite Leave to Remain

Your physical document is being replaced by digital 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 need to create a UKVI account to be able to access your eVisa. Guidance and information are available here

British Citizens

Ignore this email if you are a British citizen; you do not need a UKVI account. 

 

How to access your UKVI account

First go to view and prove your digital immigration status on gov.uk website.  

You will need: 

  • Details of the identity document. This can be your passport, national identity card, or biometric residence card or permit depending on what you use to sign in to your account.  

  • Your date of birth 

  • Access to the mobile number or email address you use to sign in to your UKVI account – you’ll be sent a code for signing in 

Keeping your UKVI up to date

It is important to keep your UKVI account details up to date so you can avoid delays when travelling internationally.  

You can update personal details including: 

  • Identity document – such as your passport or national identity card 

  • Phone number 

  • Email address 

  • Name 

  • Home address 

  • Postal address 

Important links  

Access information about eVisa 

How to update your UKVI account 

How to get help with your eVisa: