- Change
- BRP card → digital eVisa
- Access
- Online via a UKVI account
- Prove status
- Generate a share code
- Confirm
- GOV.UK — eVisa
Key takeaways
- The UK has moved from physical BRP cards to digital eVisas held in a UKVI account.
- Prove your status with a 'share code' for your university, employer or landlord.
- Keep your UKVI account, passport and contact details current.
- Follow the current GOV.UK guidance as the digital rollout continues.
From card to digital status
The UK has shifted to a digital immigration system: instead of receiving a physical biometric residence permit (BRP) card, international students now have an eVisa — an online record of their status in a UKVI account. After your visa is granted you set up or access this account, where your status, conditions and expiry are held. There is no card to lose, but the trade-off is that you must keep your account, passport and contact details current so your status can always be verified.
Proving your status
When your university enrols you, or an employer or landlord checks your right to work or rent, you generate a 'share code' from your UKVI account and give it to them with your date of birth. Keep your login details safe and accessible, especially when travelling. Because the rollout has changed over time, always follow the latest GOV.UK guidance. Study UK Now helps you set up and use your eVisa correctly so enrolment, work and renting go smoothly.
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Frequently asked questions
Do international students still get a BRP card in the UK?
No — the UK has moved from physical biometric residence permit (BRP) cards to digital eVisas, so most students now prove their status online through a UKVI account rather than with a card. Set up your account, keep your details current, and use a 'share code' to prove your status. Follow the current GOV.UK guidance.
How do I prove my UK immigration status without a BRP card?
You generate a 'share code' from your online UKVI account and give it, with your date of birth, to whoever needs to check your status — your university, employer or landlord. Keep your UKVI account and passport details up to date so the status always verifies. Confirm the current process on GOV.UK.
Sources — verified June 2026
Visa, fee and policy details change. Always confirm the latest on the official source before you rely on it.