The United Kingdom is moving towards a completely digital immigration system. This means physical documents like biometric residence permits (BRPs) and visa stickers in passports are being replaced by an online eVisa—a secure digital record of your UK immigration status.
As an Indian student planning to study in the UK for more than 6 months, you must create a UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) account to access your eVisa and share your status with others like landlords, employers, or your university.
✳️ What Is an eVisa?
An eVisa is an online proof of your immigration status in the UK. It shows your visa details and replaces physical documents. This makes it easy to access and share your status digitally—anytime, anywhere.
✅ No more carrying BRPs or visa stickers
✅ Easily share visa status with landlords, employers, and universities using a share code
✅ Accessible online through your UKVI account
📝 How to Create Your UKVI Account
If you are granted a UK visa for more than 6 months, you must create your UKVI account online.
👉 Visit this official link to get started: Get access to your eVisa – GOV.UK
📌 Important Tips:
- Always link your UKVI account to your current passport.
- Keep your UKVI account updated with the latest contact and passport details.
- If you already used the UK Immigration: ID Check app or applied through the EU Settlement Scheme, you may already have a UKVI account.
✈️ Do I Need to Create My Account Before Travelling to the UK?
Yes! If your visa is valid for more than 6 months:
✅ Create your UKVI account and access your eVisa before travelling.
✅ Ensure your passport is linked with your UKVI account.
✅ Generate a share code (valid for 90 days) to prove your status at immigration or to others.
❓ What If My Visa Is for Less Than 6 Months?
If you’re travelling on a short-term visa (like a visit visa or tourist visa), you don’t need to create a UKVI account yet. eVisa is not applicable in that case.
💼 How to Prove Your Right to Work, Study, or Rent in the UK
You can share your immigration status with:
- Employers
- Universities or colleges
- Landlords
Use the UKVI ‘View and Prove’ service to generate a share code, which you can give to these authorities as proof of your right to live, work, or study in the UK.
✅ Already Have an eVisa?
If you already created your UKVI account through:
- The EUSS Settlement Scheme
- The ID Check app
Then you don’t need to create a new account. Just ensure it is updated and linked to your latest passport.
📣 Contact Study Abroad Life
As the UK immigration system becomes digital, it’s essential for all Indian students to stay ahead and be fully prepared. Make sure your UKVI account is set up and ready before you fly to the UK. This small step can save you from big complications later!.
As the UK shifts to a fully digital immigration system, Indian students heading to the UK for studies must now use an online eVisa instead of physical documents like BRPs or visa stickers. This blog by Study Abroad Life explains how to create a UKVI account, access your eVisa, and prove your immigration status with ease. Get step-by-step guidance, useful links, and expert tips to stay prepared before you travel.
👉 For help with your UK visa, immigration guidance, or university admission, contact Study Abroad Life today!
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