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View and prove your immigration status (eVisa)

Information for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens on viewing and proving your immigration status (eVisa).

Updates to this page

From:
Home Office
Published:
7 June 2021
Last updated:
31 October 2024
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  1. Removed information about holding a biometric residence card or a biometric residence permit as this is now out of date.

  2. Updated travelling in and out of the UK section - EU, EEA and Swiss citizens require passport to enter the UK.

  3. PDF guidance updated to include additional information about travelling in and out of the UK.

  4. HTML guidance updated to include additional information about travelling in and out of the UK.

  5. Guidance updated as the share code validity is now 90 days.

  6. Updated section under 'How to prove your immigration status' as the EUSS policy on protected rights has changed.

  7. Updated contact details information.

  8. Added alternative telephone number for help accessing or using the online immigration status services.

  9. Guidance updated to account for the end of the grace period.

  10. First published.

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Your immigration status: an introduction for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens

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This guide is for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who have:

  • applied to the EU Settlement Scheme
  • successfully applied for a UK visa (including permission to stay) using the ID Check app or by visiting a Visa Application Centre or Service and Support Centre

It covers:

  • how to prove your immigration status
  • how to use the View and Prove service
  • where we provide automatic access to your immigration status
  • crossing the border
  • updating your UKVI account details
  • help accessing your immigration status

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