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What is an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)?

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Visitors to the UK for short stays without a visa (up to six months) need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

British and Irish citizens do not need an ETA, including dual citizens. Dual British citizens must have a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when travelling to the UK.

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Apply for an ETA to come to the UK if you’re a tourist, visiting family or for certain other reasons for up to 6 months. It costs £16. Find out if you need an ETA or a visa instead.

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Link and access your eVisa in 3 steps (video)

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How to create, link and access your eVisa in three steps with BRP using ID Check App

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·       printable leaflet

·       printable poster

·       social media animations

·       social media messaging (for X, Facebook, Instagram)

·       eVisa briefing

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Migrants Organise and the3million have created an eVisa 'bust card' which shows what your rights are with an eVisa, and gives general advice about proving your rights including when travelling.

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RETAS offer support for eVisa applications.

To book an appointment Monday - Friday between 10am and 4:30pm:

Call 0113 380 5630

Visit their office: 233-237 Roundhay Road, Harehills, Leeds LS8 4HS

Email: info@retasleeds.org.uk

Please note: the service are taking referrals and working through a waiting list.

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eVisa assistance available by appointment.

One Community Centre, Cromwell Street Lincoln Green, Leeds LS9 7SG

To book an appointment email: info@leedsrefugeeforum.org.uk

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Use this service if you have a question about creating your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account and getting access to your online immigration status (eVisa).

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Call UK Visas and Immigration

All times are UK local time. The contact centre is closed on bank holidays.

UK Visas and Immigration contact centre
Telephone: +44 (0)300 790 6268 - select option 3
Telephone: +44 (0)203 875 4669, if you are unable to dial 0300 numbers
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8.30pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means we are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa.

The documents being replaced are:

Since 2018, millions of customers have received an eVisa online, for example through the EU Settlement Scheme.

What is an 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 will need to create a UKVI account to be able to access your eVisa.

Updating your physical document to an eVisa does not affect your immigration status or the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK.

In the future you'll be able to use an eVisa to travel to the UK - you will not need to carry a physical document, except for your current passport, which must be registered to your UKVI account. Until the end of 2024 you will need to continue to carry your physical document when you travel, if you have one.

The benefits of eVisas include:

they are secure and cannot be lost, stolen or tampered with, unlike a physical document

you will not need to wait for, or collect, a physical document after your application is decided - you might still need to provide biometric information in person, and we will tell you if you need to do this

it will be quicker and easier to prove your status at the UK border, and share your status with third parties like employers and landlords

You can watch a video on what an eVisa is.

Why do I need a UKVI account?

UKVI are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status.

You need to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa and share information about your immigration status and conditions, such as your right to work or rent in the UK, using the view and prove service.

You do not have to pay to create a UKVI account.

How will I use my UKVI account?

Once you have created your UKVI account you will be able to view the details of your eVisa online, for example your type of permission, when it expires and your conditions of stay in the UK.

You can update your personal information in your UKVI account, such as your contact details.

Your eVisa will be linked to your passport in your UKVI account. You must keep your passport or ID card details up to date in your UKVI account and tell us about any changes, so that your immigration status can be easily identified at the UK border. You'll still need to carry your current passport with you.

If you've told us you have a new passport and you're still waiting for confirmation that your UKVI account has been updated, you should also carry your old document with you, if possible, to avoid unnecessary delays at the border.

You can share your immigration status information with third parties, such as employers or landlords, by generating a share code in the view and prove service, which will give them time-limited access to your immigration status information. You can get a new share code whenever you need one - you do not have to remember a single unique code to be able to prove your status.

We'll continue to share relevant information about your immigration status automatically with some government departments and other public authorities. This will reduce the need for you to interact with online services when proving your immigration status.

How do I get an eVisa and a UKVI account?

If you have a biometric residence permit

If you have a biometric residence permit (BRP) that expires on 31 December 2024, we will tell you how to create a UKVI account and access your eVisa before the expiry date of your BRP.

If you have already been contacted to create an account, either by email or in a decision letter, you can now follow the instructions we sent you to create a UKVI account.

If you have not yet been contacted about creating an account, you'll be able to create your account and access your eVisa later in 2024. Sign up for updates on this page to keep up to date on when you'll be able to access your eVisa.

If you have permission to stay in the UK, once you've created your UKVI account you will be able to sign in to the view and prove service to access your eVisa.

If you have another physical document

If you have indefinite leave to enter or indefinite leave to remain (also known as settlement) and you currently prove your rights through a different type of physical document, such as a wet-ink stamp in your passport or a vignette sticker, then you should make a 'no time limit' (NTL) application.

If your NTL application is successful, you'll get a BRP to prove your rights. You should carry your BRP, along with your passport, when travelling internationally. Once you have a BRP, you'll be able to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa later this year.

If you have a biometric residence card

If you have a biometric residence card (BRC) and you have been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, then you already have an eVisa and you do not need to take any action to obtain one. You can find details of how to access and use your eVisa (your digital status) in your grant letter or email. You should continue to carry your BRC with you when you travel internationally.

If you have a BRC and you have not been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme, obtained another form of immigration leave, or become a British citizen, then your BRC is no longer valid, even if it appears to still be in date. This is because the UK has left the EU, and the EU free movement law no longer applies.

To continue living in the UK you should get an immigration status as soon as possible. You may be able to make a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme as a family member of a relevant EU, other EEA or Swiss citizen. Do not travel internationally until you have obtained a proof of your immigration status.

If you are a British or Irish citizen with a passport, or you have the right of abode

If you are a British or Irish citizen, and you hold a British or Irish passport, you do not need an eVisa or a UKVI account and do not need to do anything. You should continue to use your passport to prove your status in the UK.

If you are a British citizen and are also a national of another country (other than Ireland), or you have the right of abode in the UK and you do not have a British passport, then you may need to take action in future. We'll update this page to tell you what you need to do.

If you have the right of abode in the UK and you still have your BRP, check what you need to do with your BRP after being granted citizenship.

If you need to make a new application

If you need to make a new application for permission to stay in the UK, you should follow the usual application process. There will be information and guidance provided during your application process if you need to create a UKVI account.

If you need help

Use the UKVI account contact form if you need help with creating your UKVI account and getting access to your eVisa.

If you do not have internet access or do not have access to a device like a computer, laptop or smart phone, you can get help filling in your online application.

We cannot give advice on individual applications when you contact us.

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Check your eVisa is correct before you travel

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How to check your eVisa details are correct before you travel in or out of the UK.

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This blog has been updated on 19 August 2024, to reflect changes to the guidance on applying for an eVisa.

Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards show proof of your immigration status, and your rights to work and claim benefits. To read more about BRP cards, read this legal update here.

BRP cards which have been issued recently have an expiry date of 31 December 2024. After this date, no new BRP cards will be issued. This is because the Home Office is moving to an online visa system. This blog explains what we know about this plan.

What are the plans?

On the 31st December 2024, BRP cards will be abolished and there will be a change to digital, online eVisas.

The information that the Home Office has given is here, including how to set up an online eVisa account, which you will need in order to access your information.

This Home Office guidance was updated on 6 August 2024, with the announcement that all individuals with a BRP can make an application for a UKVI account. This means you no longer need to wait for an invitation from the Home Office to make an application.

The guidance was updated again, on 15 August, with the additional information that you should 'keep your expired BRP card as you may need it for future applications to stay in the UK or for your personal records'.

What does this mean?

Just because your BRP card expires on the 31 December 2024, this does not necessarily mean that your leave (or visa) expires at that time.

It means you will have to prove your identity digitally (online) after that.

It is a good idea to check when your current grant of leave expires so that you can be prepared for your application when it comes.

How will I be able to prove my status online?

In order to access your eVisa and prove your immigration status, you will first need to make a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. Your account will be linked to a physical document, such as a passport or ID card.

In order to create a UKVI account, you will need:

Your date of birth

Your BRP number

Your passport (if you do not have a BRP)

Access to an email address and phone number

Access to a smartphone

Making an application for a UKVI account is free. Applying for a UKVI account does not affect your immigration status, or the conditions of your stay in the UK.

For guidance on making an application for a UKVI account, read this step-by-step guide published by FreeMovement here.

For more information and for guides in Arabic, Dari, Pashto and Ukrainian, click here.

What are the potential problems?

This is not a phased or gradual change to the UK visa system. It is sudden, and for that reason it has been said that it will create a ' cliff edge' for migrants to make sure they switch to digital visas. The government has been trialling the new system with a small group of people, and this article has reported a few problems with the trial.

It has been pointed out that this change to a digital system risks a repeat of the Windrush scandal, in which many people with valid right to live and work in the UK were unable to prove their immigration status.

It is likely that people with limited access to the internet will struggle to access an online account, and the government has not put measures in place to address this.
If you are having problems using the e-visa system, please use this reporting form, developed by the3million and ILPA.
We will continue to keep this blog updated when we have more information about this change.

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eVisa support available by appointment Thursdays and Fridays

Migrant Action Office, Roundhay Road Resource Centre, 239 Roundhay Rd, Harehills, Leeds LS8 4AY

To book, contact:

info@migrantaction.org.uk or

Call 0113 833 0991

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Use this service to correct a mistake in your eVisa, for example if it has the wrong name or photograph.

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Report your problem with applying for an eVisa to contribute to the evidence base for change.

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Report problems with your eVisa, the new digital-only status in the UK.

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What is an eVisa?

The UK's immigration system is currently undergoing digitization, whereby the way in which visas are issued and the way persons prove their status in the UK are changing.

In January 2021, the EU restrictions on format were lifted and the system moved to issuing a new UK format of Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). However, the Home Office continued thereafter with plans to digitalise the system.

In line with the Home Office plan to digitalise the system, they continued to short date all Biometric Residence Permits to no later than 31-12-2024 hence, most applicants now receive a Biometric Residence Permit which expires sooner than their current leave to remain in the UK.

If you hold a UK work, study, or family visa, under the new digital immigration system, you will need to obtain an online immigration status.

If you have used any of our Option-3 legal representation services or any associated organisations service within the past five years for Leave to enter or Leave to remain in the UK and you were yet to be notified by us regarding the new UK eVISA switching. You can now complete our UK eVISA request form here to begin the process.

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University of Leeds students can access support by emailing the University’s Student Visa Advice team at studentvisaadvice@leeds.ac.uk with their student ID number and a description of the problem.

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eVisas: access and use your online immigration status

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How to access and use an eVisa: set up a UKVI account, update your details and get a share code to prove your immigration status when you work, rent or travel.

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View your eVisa and get a share code to prove your immigration status for:

1.      Right to rent

2.      Right to work

3.      Proving immigration status for any other reason for example access to local authority housing

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Your eVisa shows your identity and immigration status. This includes what rights you have in the UK, for example to work, rent or claim benefits.

You can get a share code to prove your immigration status to people such as employers or landlords, or when you travel.

You'll need to give them your date of birth. You will not need to show them your eVisa.

The person who uses your share code will see some of your personal details. When you get your share code you'll be told what they'll see.

A share code lasts for 90 days. You can:

use the share code as many times as you need before it expires

get a new share code whenever you need one

You'll need the details you use to sign in to your UKVI account. This could be your:

passport

national identity card

biometric residence card (BRC) - this can be valid or expired

expired biometric residence permit (BRP)

UKVI customer number

You'll also need access to the mobile phone number or email address you use to sign in to your UKVI account.
View your eVisa and get a share code
Report an error with your eVisa

You should report an error with your eVisa if:

your eVisa is wrong - for example it's showing the wrong date of birth or immigration status

you can view your eVisa but you cannot use it to get a share code

You should update your UKVI account before you get a share code if:

you've changed your name or nationality

you need to change your photo because you cannot be recognised from the current one

If you cannot view your eVisa

Check that you have finished setting up your UKVI account to access your eVisa.

You can use different services to prove your right to work or prove your right to rent if you cannot access an eVisa.

Get help

You can get help to recover your UKVI account if you're having problems signing in to view your eVisa.

Contact UKVI online if you have other questions about your eVisa or UKVI account.

You can also watch eVisa support videos.

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How to prove your immigration status with an eVisa

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No Time Limit (NTL) Application for people with settlement

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No Time Limit (NTL) Application for people with settlement

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If you have settlement in the UK and you have a vignette (sticker) or ink stamp in your passport, make a free NTL application to set up a UKVI account and access an eVisa.

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Home Office Update your details Partner Pack

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