Immigration update — UK to remove entry vignette for certain visa applicants from 15 July 2025
Santa Fe publication date
17 June 2025
Overview
From 15 July 2025, the UK will stop issuing 90-day entry vignettes in passports for main applicants in specific visa categories. A digital eVisa will be issued instead.
Who will be affected?
Main applicants for the following UK visas:
- Global Business Mobility
- International Sportspersons
- Skilled Workers (including Health and Care)
- Temporary Workers
Dependants and children will still receive both a vignette and an eVisa.
Background
The UK Home Office is moving towards full digitisation of immigration status records. From 15 July 2025, eligible main applicants must use a UKVI account to access their eVisa. The decision letter will include full instructions for creating the account and linking it to a travel document.
Impact
Main applicants must:
- Create a UKVI account as instructed
- Check and access their eVisa before travel
- Link their passport to their eVisa before travel
- Provide a share code and date of birth to their employer for the Right to Work check
Further guidance is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-sure-your-evisa-is-correct-before-you-travel
https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Date of implementation
15 July 2025
Santa Fe recommendation
We recommend that all affected applicants and sponsors familiarise themselves with the new digital eVisa process and prepare in advance. Our team is available to support applicants with setup and compliance queries.
Contact us
Please get in touch with us for further information or clarification:
Hema Jesani
Senior Manager Global Immigration
Santa Fe Relocation
hema.jesani@staging.santaferelo.com
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