UK Immigration: ID Check APK - You may verify your identification without needing to make an appointment if you use this app.
Who can use the app
- Swiss nationals, the EU, and the European Economic Area (EEA)
- candidates for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport or a British national (overseas) visa (BNO) who hold a BNO or graduate visa candidates with a UK biometric residency permit (BRP)
Before you start
Before using the app, you have to follow the instructions in the online application form.
To get a decent photo of yourself, you must be in a place with plenty of light.
One of the following is required:
A biometric residency permit (BRP) is required if you are seeking for a graduate visa and are not a citizen of the United States, the European Union, or the European Economic Area (EEA). Another name for a BRP is a chipped passport.
How it works
You must:
- Acquire a picture of your work.
- Use your phone to read the chip in your document.
- Take a phone scan of your face.
- Give yourself a picture to use as your digital status.
What happens next
The app just assists with identity verification. You still need to finish off your application. After you've finished using the app, we'll walk you through how to do this.
Security and privacy
The app is both secure and safe. After you stop using the app, neither the app nor the phone will retain your personal information.
It is advised that you use Android 10 or later to use this app. Go to the UK Cyber Aware website for information on being safe online.
