I’m travelling on a non-UK passport and have a UK immigration status, what do I need to do before I travel?

Q: I’m travelling on a non-UK passport and have a UK immigration status, what do I need to do before I travel?

If you have UK immigration status: This applies if you have a visa, EU Settlement Scheme status, or an expired biometric residence permit. Before you travel to the UK: Access your electronic visa and check all your details are correct on the UK government's eVisa service. Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account up to date. Make sure your personal details and current passport information are correct to avoid delays. EU Settlement Scheme holders: Check your details and link your valid passport to your UK Visas and Immigration account before travelling. Got a new passport or ID card? Update your UK Visas and Immigration account straight away. Important: From early 2026, you may be refused travel or experience delays at UK borders if you haven't linked your current travel documents to your account.

If you have UK immigration status:

This applies if you have a visa, EU Settlement Scheme status, or an expired biometric residence permit.

Before you travel to the UK:

Access your electronic visa and check all your details are correct on the UK government's eVisa service.
Keep your UK Visas and Immigration account up to date. Make sure your personal details and current passport information are correct to avoid delays.

EU Settlement Scheme holders: Check your details and link your valid passport to your UK Visas and Immigration account before travelling.

Got a new passport or ID card? Update your UK Visas and Immigration account straight away.

Important: From early 2026, you may be refused travel or experience delays at UK borders if you haven't linked your current travel documents to your account.

I’m travelling on a non-UK passport and have a UK immigration status, what do I need to do before I travel?

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