UKVI
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | UK Visas and Immigration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
UKVI stands for UK Visas and Immigration, a UK government abbreviation.
Home Office directorate that decides applications for visas to visit, study, work or settle in the United Kingdom, as well as citizenship and asylum claims. It issues digital immigration status known as eVisas.
Example: Her UKVI decision letter confirmed her Skilled Worker visa for five years.
Usage notes
It was created in 2013 after the UK Border Agency was abolished. Border Force carries out checks at ports and airports, while Immigration Enforcement handles removals. Biometric residence permits were largely replaced by eVisas from 2025, accessed through a UKVI online account.
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