How to Prove Your Immigration Status in the UK

To prove your immigration status, access the View and Prove service on GOV.UK, which provides online evidence of your immigration status through your UKVI account. This service eliminates the need for physical documents like biometric residence permits by storing your immigration information digitally.

To access the View and Prove Your Immigration Status service, visit the official portal at view-immigration-status.service.gov.uk/status. You will need to enter details from the ID document (such as your passport serial number) used in your original application, along with your date of birth. Once authenticated, you can view your complete immigration status details including whether you hold settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

View Your Immigration Status Online

View your immigration status online by logging into your UKVI account through the View and Prove service. After authentication via your linked email or phone number, you can access your complete immigration record without needing physical documentation.

The online service displays your immigration status details including your status type (settled, pre-settled, or other immigration categories), your rights and restrictions, and your photo if available. This information is updated in real-time and reflects your current immigration position in the United Kingdom.

To check your immigration status online, you will need to provide your date of birth and enter details from the identity document used when you originally made your application. The system will then send a security code to the email address or phone number associated with your case. For those with EU Settlement Scheme status, this verification process ensures you are the legitimate holder of the immigration record.

The Citizens Advice website provides additional guidance on updating and proving pre-settled or settled status if you encounter any issues accessing your records.

Using Your Share Code

A share code is a unique code that allows third parties such as employers or landlords to verify your immigration status online. After generating a share code through the View and Prove service, you can share it via printout, email, or directly with the person requesting verification.

When you generate a share code, you must select the purpose of verification, such as proving your right to work for an employer, proving your right to rent for a landlord, or demonstrating eligibility for benefits. This contextual information helps the receiving party understand exactly what rights you are confirming.

Before generating your share code, you can preview exactly what the recipient will see, which typically includes your name, photo, immigration status, and specific rights or restrictions. This transparency allows you to confirm the information is accurate before sharing it.

The checker will use the GOV.UK “Check someone’s immigration status” service at gov.uk/check-immigration-status to verify your details online. They will need your share code along with your date of birth to complete the verification process. Share codes remain valid for 90 days or until they have been used once, whichever comes first.

For employers conducting right to work checks, the digital share code system is the recommended method for verifying immigration status. Landlords also use this system to confirm tenants have the right to rent in the United Kingdom.

Understanding Your eVisa

An eVisa is the digital record of your immigration status stored in the UKVI online system. It provides electronic evidence of your rights to work, rent property, access NHS services, and claim benefits in the United Kingdom.

Your eVisa replaces the physical biometric residence permit (BRP) card for most immigration statuses. The digital format means you cannot lose or damage your proof of status, and it is automatically updated when your immigration permission changes.

To access your eVisa, you must first create or log into your UKVI account. Once logged in, you can view your current immigration status, see when your permission expires (if applicable), and generate share codes to prove your status to employers, landlords, or other organisations.

The official GOV.UK guidance on eVisas access and use explains that you typically need to show your eVisa when entering the United Kingdom, particularly at the UK border where immigration officers may request to see your digital immigration status. Your eVisa is linked to your passport or travel document.

If you hold settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, your eVisa confirms your permanent right to live and work in the UK indefinitely. Pre-settled status holders have temporary permission that can be upgraded to settled status after maintaining five years of continuous residence in the United Kingdom.

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