24/12/2024
Using your eVisa for travel
Your eVisa will be used to confirm your right to travel to the UK if you travel internationally. You should check your current passport or travel document is linked to your eVisa before you travel.
If you manage the UKVI account of any family members you should also check that their current passport or travel document is linked to their eVisa before travel.
You can check the travel document linked to your eVisa and update it if required at https://www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immigration-account-details/update-your-ukvi-account
You need to update your passport or travel document information every time it changes to avoid travel delays.
While carriers should be able to check your eVisa automatically, you may still be asked to show evidence of your immigration status as we transition to eVisas. You may therefore find it helpful to create a share code in advance of travel and carry it with you. You can then print, write down or otherwise store the share code to be able to provide it when needed. A share code is valid for 90 days so can be created in advance of travel. You can find more information about share codes at https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
If you manage the UKVI account of any family members you will be able to generate a share code for them as well.
Carrying your BRP/C cards even if expired
If your BRP or BRC card issued through the EU Settlement Scheme, expires on or after 31 December 2024, and you continue to have permission to stay in the UK, you should carry this card with you when travelling internationally. Carriers such as airlines will be allowed to accept these expired cards for travel to the UK until 31 March 2025.
If you no longer have a BRP or EUSS BRC, or were not issued with one, your permission to travel will be checked through other means.
If any of your family members hold BRP/BRC cards expiring on or after 31 December 2024, they should carry them as well when travelling internationally.
Get help
To get help with your UKVI account or guidance about how to access your eVisa go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-immigration-status-evisa
Alternatively go to https://www.gov.uk/assisted-digital-help-online-applications if you:
do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device.
do not have internet access.
do not have access to a device like a laptop or smart phone.
Get Assisted Digital support with your online Home Office application