An eVisa sits in a UKVI account, but travel still depends on the passport presented to the carrier and border officer. An old passport in the account can turn a valid status into an airport problem.
What the official requirement is trying to solve
Immigration files are read as a sequence. The UK evidence should agree with the application form, passport history, employer or school records and any answer already given to an authority.
These cases often expose an earlier mismatch at the final step. Putting the person or entity, dates, account details and supporting documents on one page is usually more useful than moving repeatedly between portals.
Put four records side by side
Do not stop at the document title. Open the original and check dates, names and scope.
- Open the UKVI account and read the displayed status and expiry date.
- Check that the current passport or travel document is linked.
- Generate a fresh share code for the employer, landlord or other checker when needed.
- Carry the travel document used in the account and keep account-recovery details available.
One common misunderstanding
A screenshot is a useful personal record, but it is not a substitute for the live status service or the travel document linked to the account.
Completion is not the end of the file
Save the decision notice, UKVI account email, linked-document check and any share-code result. Never circulate the account password with the share code.
Store the completion receipt with the source documents and set the next review date. A successful screen does not remove later duties.
Publication date: 2026-09-01; editorial review date: 2026-09-14. The publication date completes the website category timeline; sources were checked on the editorial review date. This article is based on public information from UK Visas and Immigration and provides general information, not legal, tax, immigration, education or financial advice. Recheck the official page and account notices before acting on a particular case. Source: UK Visas and Immigration.