Managing your UK immigration status is easier with a UKVI account, especially when it comes to your UK eVisa update. Whether you need to apply for a visa, check your UK eVisa, or update your personal details, this account helps you stay on track. In this Global Law UK visa guide, we'll show you why it's important to keep your UKVI account and eVisa up to date, what details you need to manage, and how to make those updates to avoid any issues.

What is a UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) account?

A UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) account is an online portal that allows you to manage and track your UK immigration status. You’ll have a UKVI account if you’ve ever:

• Applied to the EU Settlement Scheme

• Used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app during a visa application

• Created an account to apply for a visa (you would have received a confirmation email)

• Create an account to access your eVisa, an online record of your immigration status

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UKVI account is crucial for proving your immigration rights, updating personal information, and ensuring smooth travel.

UKVI account details you need to keep updated

You can make changes to various aspects of your account, including:

• Contact information: Update your phone number or email address.

• Personal information: Correct your date of birth, change your name, or update your photo if your appearance has changed.

• Identity documents: Add or update your passport or national identity card.

• Dual nationality: Include an additional nationality if you hold more than one.

• Home and postal address: Ensure your residential and mailing addresses are accurate.

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You can also:

• Grant access: Allow someone else to help with your visa applications.

• Transfer ownership: Hand over control of your account if it was set up on behalf of someone else.

Why do you need to update your UK visas and immigration account details?

Keeping your UK visas and immigration account details accurate ensures:

• Proof of immigration rights: Your UKVI account is used to demonstrate your right to work, rent property, or access public services in the UK. Outdated information could lead to difficulties in proving these rights.

• Seamless communication with UKVI: Updated contact details ensure you receive timely updates on your applications, decisions, and the return of documents.

• Hassle-free travel: Your current identity document must match the details in your account. Discrepancies could cause delays or issues at UK borders.

Failure to update your details could result in unnecessary complications, such as being denied entry into the UK or difficulties in proving your legal status.

How to update your UKVI account and UK eVisa details

Updating your UKVI account details is simple:

• Log in to your UKVI account: Use your credentials to access the account via the official UKVI website.

• Navigate to the update section: Select the specific detail you wish to update (e.g., contact details, address, or identity documents).

• Follow the instructions: Complete the necessary steps to save the updated information.

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If you’re waiting for a UK visa application decision, you cannot change your name or identity document during this time.