UK transition from physical immigration documents to eVisas
The UK is transitioning from physical immigration documents to eVisas. This change impacts those who currently use physical immigration documents such as biometric residence permits (BRPs), passports containing visa vignette stickers and ink stamps, or biometric residence cards (BRCs), to enter the United Kingdom. Visa holders are encouraged to visit www.gov.uk/eVisa to learn what steps they need to take, BRP holders should do so before most BRPs expire on 31 December 2024.
Key points to note:
If you are a visa holder who lives in the UK and uses a physical immigration document to prove your rights, you should take action now to create a UK Visas and Immigration account to access your eVisa. Find out more at: www.gov.uk/eVisa.
The move to an eVisa will not impact your underlying immigration status.
Until the end of 2024, you will need to continue to carry your physical document when you travel, if you have one.
Visa holders who already have an eVisa should tell the Home Office about any passport they intend to use for travel if it is not already linked to their UKVI account. They can do this using the ‘Update your UK Visas and Immigration account details’ service www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immigration-account-details