Study in the UK Just Got Easier with eVisa
Big changes are here for UK-bound students and professionals! Starting 15 July 2025, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has begun issuing eVisas—a digital version of your immigration status—for selected study and work visa routes. This means that many applicants will no longer receive a visa vignette (sticker) in their passports.
At Student Connect, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
What is an eVisa?
An eVisa is a secure online record of your UK immigration status, linked to your current passport and accessible via a UKVI account. You’ll use it to:
- Enter the UK
- Prove your right to study, work, or rent
- Access public services
Who Will Receive an eVisa?
If you submit and pay for your visa application on or after 15 July 2025, and fall under any of the categories below, you’ll receive an eVisa (no vignette):
- Student (including Child Student and Short-term Study for 11 months)
- Skilled Worker (including Health & Care)
- Global Business Mobility
- International Sportsperson
- Temporary Worker (excluding Seasonal Worker)
Dependants will still receive both a vignette and an eVisa for now.
What You Need to Do?
Before you travel:
- Create your UKVI account
Use the email address from your visa application.
🔗 Create here
- Link your current passport
Your eVisa must match the passport you’re traveling with.
- Check your eVisa for accuracy
Wrong name or dates? Report errors immediately.
🔗 Report here
- Generate a share code (optional)
Needed to prove your status to your university, employer, or landlord.
What to Carry While Traveling
- Your valid passport (must match what’s linked in your eVisa)
- Optional: a printout or screenshot of your eVisa status or confirmation email You don’t need a physical visa sticker to board your flight or enter the UK if your eVisa is active.
Support Resources
UKVI has official video tutorials on:
- Creating a UKVI account
- Linking your passport
- Generating a share code
🎬Watch Here
eVisa support videos
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/evisa-support-videos
How Student Connect Supports You
Navigating new processes can be confusing—but you’re not alone.
At Student Connect, we offer:
- Step-by-step help with your UKVI account setup
- Guidance on linking your passport and reviewing eVisa details
- Help generating share codes for your university or employer
- Full pre-departure support tailored to eVisa travellers
- Immediate support in reporting and resolving errors
We're with you at every step—from application to arrival—as you work toward your UK study dream.
