How do I view my immigration status online?

Go to the GOV.UK 'View and prove your immigration status' page. Sign in using your identity details (date of birth and either your passport number, BRP number, or national identity card number). You can then view your current immigration status, conditions of leave, and right to work.

What is a share code?

A share code is a temporary code you generate through the GOV.UK service that allows others (such as employers or landlords) to check your immigration status online. The code is valid for 90 days. You give the code and your date of birth to the person who needs to check your status.

Do I still need my BRP if I have an eVisa?

The UK is moving from physical BRPs to eVisas (online immigration status). BRPs are being phased out, with all BRPs expiring by 31 December 2024. If your BRP has expired but your leave continues, you prove your status online using the View and Prove service instead.

Can I use the View and Prove service for right to work checks?

Yes. Employers can use your share code and date of birth to verify your right to work online. This is the preferred method for checking immigration status and gives the employer a statutory excuse against civil penalties. It is increasingly replacing physical document checks.

View and Prove Your Immigration Status Online: UK Guide

The GOV.UK View and Prove service lets you check your immigration status and generate share codes for employers and landlords. With BRPs being phased out, this digital service is becoming the primary way to prove your right to work and rent. This guide explains how to use it, generate share codes, and troubleshoot common issues.

How to Access the Service

Go to GOV.UK View and Prove your immigration status
Enter your date of birth
Enter your document number (passport, BRP, or national identity card)
View your immigration status, including conditions of leave, expiry date, and work rights

The service is available 24/7 and is free. You can access it from any device with internet access.

Generating a Share Code

When you need to prove your status to someone else:

Log in to the View and Prove service
Choose what you want to prove: right to work, right to rent, or right to receive public services
The service generates a share code (a combination of letters and numbers)
Give the share code and your date of birth to the person checking your status
They enter these on the GOV.UK employer or landlord checking service

Share codes expire after 90 days. You can generate new ones as needed. For right to work checks, employers should use the online service rather than just checking physical documents.

The Move to eVisas

The UK is transitioning from physical documents (BRPs, visa vignettes) to eVisas — digital immigration status. Key points:

All BRPs expired by 31 December 2024, but your leave may continue
Your immigration status exists digitally, linked to your passport
You prove your status through the View and Prove service
When you get a new passport, you must update your details on GOV.UK

See our eVisa guide for more detail on the transition. Check GOV.UK eVisa guidance.

Common Issues

Cannot access the service: Ensure you are using the correct document number and date of birth. Try a different document if one does not work.
Status not showing correctly: If your status is wrong or missing, contact the UKVI Resolution Centre.
New passport: If you have renewed your passport, you must update your immigration status to link to the new passport.
Employer does not accept the share code: Direct them to the GOV.UK employer checking service. Some employers are unfamiliar with the system.

For Employers and Landlords

If someone gives you a share code:

Go to the GOV.UK online checking service (for right to work or right to rent)
Enter the share code and the person's date of birth
View their immigration status and conditions
This provides you with a statutory excuse against penalties

For more, see our right to work check guide and renting guide.

Next Steps

Check your status on the View and Prove service now to ensure it is correct. If you have a new passport, update your details. Familiarise yourself with generating share codes before you need one.

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