What you need to know
eVisas have now replaced the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). Your eVisa proves that you have the right to live and work in the UK.
You can use your eVisa to confirm your:
- right to study or work in the UK
- right to any public services or benefits you’re entitled to
Get Access to your eVisa
An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status.
If you do not have a passport, the Home Office will create a UKVI account for you within 14 days of your positive decision.
You will receive a letter with an important UKVI customer number.
This number will begin with KX followed by 8 numbers, e.g. KX54678912. Go to www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa and use the UKVI customer number when you are asked for a passport number.
If you do not receive the letter with the UKVI customer number, contact the UKVI Resolution Centre
– Use webchat to chat online https://ukimmigration-support-webchat.homeoffice.gov.uk/evisa
– Call +44 (0)300 790 6268 – select option 3
If you need help, you can contact Migrant Help
– By email [email protected] or
– Call 07483 170100
When you have created your UKVI account, go to http://gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status to get a share code to prove your immigration status for opening a bank account, renting a house, getting a job or applying for a training course.
