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How to replace a physical visa if you're outside the UK

In most cases, you should use your eVisa in place of your visa vignette (sticker).

Sign in to your UKVI account or create one to access your eVisa if any of the following applies:

  • you have an expired 90-day visa vignette in your passport or travel document
  • you have a valid visa vignette in a lost or stolen passport
  • your personal details on your passport or travel document have changed

You’ll be able to update the following details in your UKVI account:

  • passport
  • name
  • nationality
  • date of birth
  • the sex listed on your passport

If your expired vignette is for anything other than 90 days (for example, a vignette for a visitor visa), you will need to apply for a new visa.

When you can travel using your visa vignette

If you have a valid visa vignette in a current passport or travel document, you can use it to travel to and from the UK until the vignette expires.

If you have a valid visa vignette in an expired passport, you can choose to either:

  • use the valid vignette in your expired passport when you’re travelling to and from the UK - you’ll need to carry both passports (expired and new)
  • use your eVisa - sign in to your UKVI account or create one to access it (you’ll be able to add your new passport details)

If your visa vignette on another document is lost, stolen or expires

If your visa vignette is on a document known as a ‘form for affixing a visa’ instead of your passport or travel document, you need to fill in an application form before you travel.

It costs £154 to apply.

You will need to provide your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) at a visa application centre to complete your application.

You will usually get a decision within 3 weeks of proving your identity.

If your expired vignette is for anything other than 90 days (for example, a vignette for a visitor visa), you will need to apply for a new visa.