Since March 2024, the Home Office has been gradually contacting migrants in the UK, inviting them to create a UKVI account and obtain an eVisa. This is part of the UK’s plan to fully switch to the eVisa system in 2025. So far, over four million visa holders have successfully set up their accounts and accessed their eVisas. However, around 600,000 migrants have yet to complete this process, which could cause issues when proving their immigration status or using certain services. To further promote the adoption of eVisas and assist migrants in smoothly adjusting to the new system, the Home Office has recently published a series of eVisa video guides.
Overview of the Video Guides
The newly released video guides cover three main sections. These three main areas target different groups to ensure that all relevant individuals can successfully complete their eVisa applications and confirm their immigration status.
The first section is an eVisa user guide for all migrants, providing a comprehensive introduction to eVisas. It explains key steps such as creating a UKVI account, checking and updating personal immigration information, verifying immigration status, and using the eVisa for travel. This guide aims to help migrants better manage their immigration status and ensure their legal residence rights in the UK.
The second section is designed for third-party identity verifiers, including employers, landlords, and government institutions, helping them quickly confirm migrants’ immigration status. These videos demonstrate how to use the UKVI system to verify immigration status, Right to Work, and Right to Rent, ensuring that identity checks are conducted within legal frameworks and reducing complications caused by verification issues.
The third section focuses on applicants under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), particularly those transitioning from pre-settled to settled status. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help EU residents complete their status updates smoothly, preventing potential disruptions to their right to remain in the UK.
For full details, the video guides can be accessed on the UK Home Office website under UKVI support videos – GOV.UK.
The Impact of the eVisa Transition
With these easy-to-follow video demonstrations, migrants in the UK can more efficiently learn how to check and confirm their immigration status. While the transition to eVisas still presents certain challenges—such as incomplete registrations and occasional system issues—the move to a digital system is happening and will replace physical documents like BRP cards.
The UK Home Office is taking measures to encourage migrants to complete their eVisa applications as soon as possible while offering various support resources to facilitate the process. Those who have yet registered for their eVisa are advised to take action promptly, using the official guidance to verify and update their personal information to ensure their rights remain protected.
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