UK Ends Visa Stickers, Goes Fully Digital Feb. 25

February 20, 2026·about 1 month ago·via VisaHQ

The UK Home Office confirms that from February 25, 2026, all visitor visa nationals receive eVisas only, linked to a UKVI online account, eliminating paper vignettes, biometric stickers, and passport stamps. Airlines and carriers upgrade systems for real-time validation via the Carrier Check API, enhancing security and reducing fraud like in the EU Settlement Scheme.

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