UK Accelerates Shift to eVisas — What You Need to Know

2 September 2025 — The United Kingdom continues its digital transformation of immigration with a significant move toward eVisas—fully electronic records of immigration status, replacing physical documents such as BRPs, BRCs, and passport stamps.

Latest Update

The UK government has issued an official publication titled “Updates on the move to eVisas,” confirming that since 2018, millions of applicants have already transitioned to eVisas via a phased rollout. Importantly, converting from a physical immigration document to an eVisa does not alter your immigration status or permission conditions.(GOV.UK)

How to Access Your eVisa

To access an eVisa, holders must create a UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) account. Here’s what the process involves:

• You need an active account to access your eVisa.
• Access requires linking your immigration document, such as a BRP or passport details.
• Once logged in, you can view your eVisa and generate a share code—a secure, digitally-shareable proof of immigration status for employers, landlords, or travel authorities.(GOV.UK)

Insights

• Seamless Digital Transition: The UK’s phased approach ensures that your legal status remains unchanged during the move to digital records, providing continuity and reassurance for applicants.(GOV.UK)
• Secure and Convenient Verification: The UKVI account enables electronic proof through share codes, reducing the need to present original physical documents.(GOV.UK)
• User Empowerment: Through the UKVI portal, holders can manage their details (passport updates, contact information, etc.)—enabling proactive control over their immigration record.

Next Actions for Sehliglobal.ca Readers

For Visa Holders:

1. Visit the official “Updates on the move to eVisas” page to stay informed about the rollout timeline and transition phases.
2. Set up your UKVI account as soon as possible—register using your passport or BRP and follow the prompts to link your eVisa.
3. Access your eVisa and generate a share code to prove your status effortlessly when required.

For Service Providers (e.g., employers, landlords, universities):

• Begin accepting share codes as valid verification of immigration status—and educate your staff or colleagues on how to verify them securely and efficiently.

Take control of your UK immigration status now:

• Read the official rollout details in “Updates on the move to eVisas”.
• Ready to transition? Go directly to “Set up a UKVI account to access your eVisa” and follow the guided steps to create your account and access your eVisa today.