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The UK government has announced that from 25 February 2026, UK visas will no longer be issued in passports; instead, they will only be accessible online as an eVisa.
This change has caught many UK visa applicants unprepared, and many are unsure about the process, what an eVisa means, how the process works and so on.
What changes with the eVisa?
Essentially, the only significant change with the eVisa is the removal of the physical visa (sticker) in the passport. This means the application process remains the same and nothing has changed in that respect.
UK visa applicants will still:
- gather their documents
- complete the visa application online
- attend the VFS application centre in Tirana to give their fingerprints
What happens to your passport?
After this first stage, which has not changed at all, it is important to note that applicants’ passports will be returned on the day they give their fingerprints.
This means your passport will no longer be held while your application is processed, as it was before.
How do you receive your eVisa?
When you receive the email with the outcome of your visa application, you will be told the next steps for accessing your visa online (eVisa).
This step is extremely important, because if you do not enter your details correctly, you may have difficulty accessing your eVisa.
What does this mean in practice?
In the email you receive from the UK immigration authorities, you will be asked to create an online account using the link they send you.
To create the account, you will need:
- your passport to hand
- your application details (reference number)
- a phone to download the app for scanning your passport and biometric data (photo)
Please note: The details you enter when creating the account must match the details in your visa application. Any discrepancy may cause problems with accessing your visa.
Accessing and using your eVisa
At the end of the registration process, you will receive an email inviting you to sign in and access your visa.
Whenever you sign in or are asked to show your online eVisa status, you will be asked for your login details:
- passport number
- email address
- phone number
These must be accurate and match your original registration.
You will need to go through this procedure every time you travel to the United Kingdom, so it is very important that it is done accurately and correctly.
Although the move to eVisas may seem new and a little confusing at first, in practice the application process remains the same.
The main difference is how you access your visa after it has been approved, so it is very important to follow the registration steps carefully and make sure your details are correct.
