Archive · 28 Jul 2025
UK Rolls Out eVisas for Students, Workers; Digital Immigration System
The UK is switching to digital visas (eVisas) for some people coming to study or work.
Instead of a sticker in your passport, you'll get an online record.
You'll need to create a UKVI account to see your visa.
This means faster processing times because you can submit biometrics and get your passport on the same day.
It's a gradual change, and some people will still get the sticker.
The goal is to make immigration more digital.
The UK is implementing eVisas for international students and foreign workers.
The change eliminates physical visa vignettes in passports for some applicants.
Applicants must create a UKVI account to access their eVisa before travel.
eVisas aim to streamline the application process.
The new system is a phased transition to a digital immigration system.
- Who
- International students and foreign workers.
- What
- The UK is introducing eVisas for international students and foreign workers, replacing physical visa vignettes.
- When
- eVisas began rolling out from July 15, 2025 for work and study visas.
- Where
- United Kingdom.
- Why
- To transition to a digital immigration system and potentially streamline the application process.
- Visa Type Affected
- Student and Skilled Worker
- Implementation Date
- July 15, 2025
- Required Account
- UKVI account
- Document Replacement
- Physical visa vignette