Settled Status Login UK 2026: Access Your Online Account

If you hold Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme, your immigration status is digital only. There is no physical card, no stamp in the passport, no letter from the Home Office. You access your status, prove your rights to employers and landlords, and manage your account exclusively through the online "View and prove your immigration status" service on gov.uk. This guide covers every aspect of Settled Status login: how to access your account, how to generate share codes, what to do if you are locked out, how to update your details, what happens when you renew your passport, and how the share code system works for employers, landlords, banks and border control.

How the View and Prove service works

The "View and prove your immigration status" service is UKVI's digital interface for anyone holding a Home Office-granted immigration status. It serves three main purposes:

1. Self-view: check your own status (Settled, Pre-Settled, work visa, student visa etc.), expiry date (if any), and grant history.
2. Prove to employers/landlords: generate a time-limited share code that third parties can use to verify your right to work or rent.
3. Update details: change registered email, phone number, passport number, or residential address.

It is the successor to physical Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) which were phased out for EUSS status holders. For other UK visas (Skilled Worker, Student, Global Talent etc.), BRCs continued issuance until 2024 but are also being retired in favour of digital-only status by end of 2026.

Step-by-step: logging in to your account

1. Go to gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status. Click "Start now".
2. Enter your identity details. You need the passport or BRC used in your EUSS application, your date of birth, and a UK or overseas phone number OR email on file with UKVI.
3. Receive a security code. UKVI sends a 6-digit code to your registered phone (SMS) or email. Enter it.
4. View your status dashboard. Shows your current immigration status type (Settled/Pre-Settled), grant date, validity (indefinite for Settled, or specific date range for Pre-Settled), and any conditions attached.
5. From here you can: prove your status to a third party (generate share code), update personal details, download a confirmation letter, view application history.

The session times out after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can log in as many times as you want — there is no daily limit.

Generating a share code: the complete process

Share codes are the mechanism for proving your status to an employer, landlord, bank, or any other third party who needs to verify your immigration rights. The process:

1. Log in to View and Prove as above.
2. Click "Prove your immigration status to someone".
3. Choose the purpose: prove right to work, prove right to rent, or another reason. The code is context-specific — a "right to work" code cannot be used for a rental.
4. The system generates a 9-character share code (format: three letters, three numbers, three more characters, e.g. W3A 8F2 H5C). The code is displayed on screen and sent to your email.
5. Share the code with the employer/landlord alongside your date of birth. They verify at the separate "Check someone's immigration status" service on gov.uk.
6. The third party sees: your name, photo, status type (Settled/Pre-Settled), right to work or rent (yes/no), any conditions. They do not see details of your application, criminal history, or other personal data.

Share codes expire after 90 days. You can generate a new one instantly the next time you need to prove status. There is no penalty for multiple share codes — generate one fresh each time an employer or landlord asks.

Login problems: four common issues

1. "No record found" or account not recognised. You are trying to log in with a passport that is not associated with your UKVI account. Cause: the passport used in your original application has expired and you got a new one. Fix: call the Resolution Centre on 0300 123 7379 to update the passport number, or use the "Update your personal details" flow online if prompted.

2. Security code never arrives. Phone number or email on file has changed since your original application. Solutions: check spam folder, confirm phone number is correct (including country code). If your registered phone/email has genuinely changed, use the account recovery flow described below.

3. Cannot access your UKVI One account. Some applicants find they are prompted to create a "UKVI One" account rather than the older login format. This is a 2024 transition affecting some users. Follow the onscreen prompts to migrate; the new account inherits your status. Migration usually takes 10-20 minutes and needs access to your original passport plus email.

4. Lost all access — passport expired, phone changed, email inactive. The "account recovery" process requires identity verification. Submit a request at the Resolution Centre online form. UKVI will ask for scans of your new passport, a recent utility bill, and the Certificate of Application from your original EUSS submission (if you still have it). Recovery typically takes 48-72 hours.

Updating your details: passport, phone, email

UKVI expects you to keep your registered details current. Failure to do so can cause access problems and delay proof of status in urgent situations.

Passport renewal. When your passport expires and you get a new one from your country of nationality, update the passport number on your UKVI account within 14 days. Log in to View and Prove, go to "Update your details", enter the new passport number, expiry date, and upload a scan of the photo page. The system links the new passport to your existing status — you do not need to re-apply.

Phone number change. Similar flow — "Update your details", enter new number. You receive a confirmation SMS at the new number before the change takes effect.

Email change. Log in, update email. UKVI sends verification links to both old and new email to prevent unauthorised changes. If you have lost access to the old email, you need account recovery as described above.

Address change. Not strictly required for EUSS holders (the digital status is not tied to a UK address the way BRCs were), but updating it keeps your account accurate.

How employers check your right to work

Under the Home Office right-to-work check rules, employers are required to verify every employee's immigration status before or on their first day of employment. Failure to check can result in civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker.

The process from the employer's side:

1. Employer asks for your share code and your date of birth.
2. Employer goes to gov.uk/view-right-to-work (the employer-facing service).
3. Employer enters share code + DoB and their own company details.
4. Service returns a verification page showing your photo, name, status type, right-to-work indicator, and any conditions (e.g. "no access to public funds").
5. Employer prints or saves the check for their records. They must retain the record for the duration of your employment plus 2 years.

If you are asked to provide physical documents instead — passport, BRC — know that for EUSS holders this is not the correct check. A share code and date of birth is the only legitimate method. Employers who insist on physical documents are either applying an outdated policy or being deliberately awkward.

Right to rent: landlord checks

England's Right to Rent scheme requires private landlords and letting agents to check every adult tenant's immigration status before issuing a tenancy agreement. Scotland and Wales have their own equivalent rules. Failure to check can result in civil penalties (£80-£20,000) and criminal sanctions in repeat cases.

The landlord-facing check works the same way as right to work: you provide a share code generated for "prove your right to rent", the landlord enters it at gov.uk/check-right-to-rent. The verification shows your right-to-rent status and any time limit.

Key differences between right to work and right to rent checks:

• Share codes are purpose-specific. A work code won't work for rent, and vice versa. Generate the right code for the right purpose.
• Landlord check is for the start of tenancy. Unlike employment which runs ongoing, right to rent is checked once per tenancy. Only tenancies starting after 1 February 2016 in England are covered.
• Lodgers, joint tenants, subtenants all need to be checked — not just the main tenant. Landlords sometimes miss this.
• Not all landlords know the process. Private landlords without letting agents are particularly prone to asking for passport photocopies instead. Gently direct them to gov.uk/check-right-to-rent.

Banks and financial services

Banks and financial service providers have their own duty to verify customer identity under Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. The specific steps vary:

• Digital-first banks (Monzo, Starling, Revolut): accept UK immigration share codes alongside passport verification. Most have dedicated EUSS-friendly flows.
• High street banks (HSBC, Barclays, Santander, Lloyds, NatWest): increasingly accept share codes. Some still request physical passport plus proof of UK address. Either is valid.
• Mortgage lenders: require both share code and physical passport, plus full address history. Complex cases involving EUSS holders may need broker support to navigate lender-specific rules.
• Investment platforms: typically accept share codes supplemented with proof of address. Some limit ISA and SIPP access for non-UK-domiciled users.

Travel and border control

At UK borders, Border Force officers can verify your status automatically via your passport chip. Physical share codes are rarely needed for UK re-entry. However:

• Airlines sometimes ask for proof before boarding on your return to the UK. Generate a fresh share code before travel and screenshot it on your phone.
• If you have a new passport not yet linked to your UKVI account, Border Force may hold you briefly while they confirm status. Update UKVI before travel.
• Cross-border EU travel relies on the Schengen rules for your passport, not your UK status — UKVI share codes are UK-specific and not shown to EU border officers.

Real-world scenario: new job starting Monday

You accepted a new job on Friday afternoon. HR emailed asking for your "right to work evidence" before 9am Monday. You are an EU national with Settled Status. Here is the 2-minute process:

1. Friday evening. Log in to gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status using your registered phone or email for the security code.
2. Click "Prove to an employer" — choose "right to work".
3. Share code generated (e.g. W3A 8F2 H5C), also emailed to you.
4. Reply to HR email with the share code and your date of birth.
5. Monday morning HR verifies at gov.uk/view-right-to-work, gets your right-to-work confirmation, and you start work on time.

Total time invested by you: 3 minutes. No printing, no photocopying, no in-person verification. This is the entire modern process.

Share code types: which one to generate for which purpose

The View and Prove service produces different share codes for different purposes. Each code type contains the minimum information the third party needs for that specific check — nothing more. Getting the right code type matters:

The correct practice: generate a fresh code for each specific purpose. Do not try to repurpose a "right to work" code for a landlord check — the system rejects it. The 90-day validity resets each time you generate a new code.

Managing multiple share codes

If you are job-hunting and applying to several employers, you may generate 5-10 share codes in a short period. UKVI does not limit the number, but two practical management tips:

• Keep an email log. Each share code is emailed to your registered address. Use your email client to search "UKVI share code" to find any code from the past 90 days.
• Generate per-employer codes. For traceability, create a separate code for each job application. If a code is compromised or misused, you know which application it came from.
• Do not share active codes publicly. Each share code identifies your UKVI record. Treat it like a bank card number — given only to the specific party who needs it.

Real-world scenario: new flat, new job, new bank

You have just moved to Manchester for a new job, renting a flat from a private landlord, and want to open a UK bank account. Three share codes in one day:

1. Morning — landlord viewing. Generate a "right to rent" share code (e.g. code R3A 4F6 P2K). Landlord checks at gov.uk/check-right-to-rent with your date of birth, sees "Settled Status, right to rent confirmed". Tenancy approved.
2. Afternoon — new employer HR onboarding. Generate a "right to work" share code (e.g. W5B 7H3 K4M). HR verifies, adds to your personnel file. Starting date confirmed.
3. Evening — opening a Monzo account. Monzo asks for passport photo and a "view immigration status" share code. Generate a third code (V1C 9G8 L5N), upload passport photo, identity verified in the app.

Three share codes, all generated and used in one day. No printing, no photocopying, no in-person attendance anywhere. This is the complete workflow — everything digital, all evidence trails preserved.

Downloading a status confirmation letter

While digital-only status is the norm, some situations call for a paper letter — visa applications to other countries, court proceedings, or foreign banks that cannot use the UK share code system. UKVI provides a downloadable confirmation letter:

1. Log in to View and Prove.
2. Click "Download your status confirmation letter" from the account dashboard.
3. The PDF generates immediately — contains your name, status type, grant date, and an official UKVI letterhead.
4. The letter is valid for 30 days from generation — after that, produce a new one.
5. Print or email to third parties as needed. Many foreign consulates and banks accept this as definitive proof.

The letter is not a substitute for the share code for UK-based right-to-work or right-to-rent checks — UK employers and landlords must use the digital check. But for non-UK contexts it is the best paper proof available.

Security: keeping your account safe

Your UKVI account is valuable — it controls access to your right to work in the UK and to your immigration history. Security practices:

• Never share your login credentials with anyone. UKVI will never ask for your password.
• Keep your registered phone and email updated so you always receive security codes.
• Enable two-factor authentication where the service offers it.
• Log out after each session, especially on shared devices.
• If you suspect your account has been accessed without permission, contact the Resolution Centre immediately.

Phishing scams targeting EUSS holders are common. Official UKVI emails come from @homeoffice.gov.uk or @gov.uk addresses only. Any email from a different domain asking for login credentials, fees, or biometric data is fraudulent — report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 and delete it.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always verify rates with official sources before making any financial decision.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Settled Status login URL?

gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status — the only official UKVI login service. Bookmark it. Avoid any other URL claiming to be a UKVI login.

How do I generate a share code?

Log in, click "Prove your status to someone", choose the purpose (right to work, right to rent, other), get a 9-character code valid for 90 days. Share with the third party along with your date of birth.

I cannot log in — my phone number changed. What do I do?

Use the "Update your details" flow if you still have email access. If you have lost access to both phone and email, contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre on 0300 123 7379 for account recovery.

Do I need to update my passport number in my UKVI account?

Yes, within 14 days of passport renewal. Log in to View and Prove, go to "Update your details", enter the new passport number and upload a scan of the photo page.

How long does a share code last?

90 days from generation. You can create unlimited new codes per login. A fresh code per employer/landlord/bank check is normal practice.

Can an employer insist on seeing my passport instead?

No, not if you hold EUSS Settled or Pre-Settled Status. The share code plus date of birth is the valid right-to-work check. Gently direct employers who insist on physical documents to gov.uk/view-right-to-work.

What happens if I lose all login access?

Contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre on 0300 123 7379 for account recovery. You will need to prove identity via scans of your passport, utility bill and original Certificate of Application. Recovery typically takes 48-72 hours.

Is there a UK Settled Status app I can download?

No dedicated app for viewing status. The "UK Immigration: ID Check" app is only for identity verification during application, not for ongoing access. Status viewing is via browser at gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status.

Sources and verification

• UK Visas and Immigration: View and Prove Immigration Status service, accessed April 2026
• UKVI: Right to work and right to rent check guidance 2026
• Home Office: Employer right-to-work penalty schedule 2026
• UKVI One account migration guidance 2024-2026
• EU Settlement Resolution Centre public contact information