Important UK Visa Update

Important Update: UK Student Visas Are Going Digital from Mid July 2025

The UK is going digital! Starting mid-July 2025, most international students will no longer receive a visa sticker in their passport

From Mid-July 2025

The UK government will begin issuing eVisas for most student visa applicants applying from outside the UK. This marks the end of traditional visa vignette stickers in passports for main applicants on study and work routes.

What’s Changing?

1

No more visa stickers

If you’re a student (main applicant), your visa will now be fully digital and viewable via your UKVI account.

2

Keep your passport

Although you’ll still attend a biometrics appointment, you won’t need to submit your passport. It will be scanned and returned within 3 hours.

3

Dependants still get physical vignettes

Your partner or children applying as dependants will continue to receive both a vignette and an eVisa.

Visit visa applicants for short-term study will also still receive vignette stickers.

What to Do After You Receive Your Visa Decision

Log into your UKVI account to view your eVisa.

Double-check all personal and passport details.

If you spot an error, report it before you travel: Report an eVisa error

For any other issues, contact UKVI here:

Before You Travel to the UK

Ensure your passport is correctly linked to your UKVI account.
Make sure all personal information (name, date of birth, nationality) is up to date and accurate.
Keep a copy of your UKVI share code—you may need it to prove your right to study, rent accommodation, or open a bank account.

This transition to a fully digital visa system makes the process faster, more convenient, & more secure!

but it’s important to carefully check your eVisa details before travelling

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