UKVI eVisa system

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UK ends passport retention during visa processing with the eVisa system.

With the ongoing rollout of eVisas, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has significantly improved its visa application procedure, which is a crucial step in the UK’s shift to a totally digital immigration system. The majority of UK visa holders will be affected by the move, which went into effect on February 25, 2026. Traditional visa vignette stickers that are placed…