United KingdomHow to Get a UK eVisa Share Code: Step-by-Step for Pakistanis
Since UK visas for Pakistani nationals moved to eVisas, there is no sticker in your passport. When an employer, landlord, university or anyone else needs to check your UK immigration status, you give them a share code from your UKVI account. The code is free, you can reuse it until it expires after 90 days, and the person checking it only needs the code and your date of birth. Here is exactly how to get one, and the problems we most often help clients fix.
What you need before you start
All documents must be original or certified by the issuing department. Never submit forged papers.
Your UKVI account
Created after your visa was approved. If you haven't set one up, do that first using the instructions in your decision email.
The identity document linked to your eVisa
Usually your passport. Other accepted sign-in documents include a biometric residence card or permit, or your UKVI customer number.
Your sign-in phone or email
You need access to the mobile number or email address registered to your UKVI account to receive the security code.
The reason you need the code
You choose what you want to prove (for example, right to work or right to rent) and the service shows what the checker will see.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Sign in to your UKVI account
Use GOV.UK's 'View and prove your immigration status' service with your identity document.
Enter the security code
It is sent to the phone number or email address on your account.
Choose what you need to prove
Select the purpose. The service shows what the other person will see before you create the code.
Create and copy the share code
Copy it or email it directly. It works as many times as needed for 90 days.
Give the code and your date of birth
The checker needs both. You don't need to show them your eVisa.
Keep your eVisa record correct
A share code only shows what is in your UKVI record, so the details must be right.
Processing Time & Consular Submission Centers in Pakistan
Instant once you sign in; each code lasts 90 days
Timelines are based on typical consular adjudication schedules and may fluctuate during peak holiday windows.
Islamabad & Karachi Consular Facilities
Biometrics and physical passports are lodged at VFS Global Islamabad/Karachi or authorized Gerry's Visa Drop Box counters in Blue Area Islamabad.
Common Problems & How to Fix Them
Frequently Asked Questions (United Kingdom)
How do I get a UK share code?
Sign in to GOV.UK's 'View and prove your immigration status' service, choose what you need to prove, and create the code. It is free.
How long is a UK eVisa share code valid?
90 days. You can use it as many times as you need until it expires, then generate a new one.
What does the other person need to check my share code?
Your share code and your date of birth. You don't need to show them your eVisa.
Do visitors need a share code to travel to the UK?
Airlines and UK Border Force check your eVisa digitally against your passport. A share code is mainly for proving status to others, such as employers or landlords, but it's useful to have access to your account while travelling.
This guide is based on statutory rules from official authorities (GOV.UK: View and prove your immigration status (get a share code)). Consular fees and immigration rules are verified on a continuous basis. Our advisers confirm the current government tariff before submission.
Next step
Need an expert review for your United Kingdom visa?
Visit our consultancy desk at Eagle Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad or talk to an adviser on WhatsApp. We inspect your bank statement, formulate your cover letter, and guide you through submission.
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