As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you’re from and what type of passport you have.

Apply outside the UK

As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you’re from and what type of passport you have.

You’ll either:

• use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan your identity document - you’ll also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
• have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a visa application centre

You’ll be told what you need to do when you apply.

If you do need an appointment:

• you’ll need to take your passport with you to the centre (you’ll be able to collect it on the day)

• you may have to travel to get to your nearest visa application centre (this could be in another country)

Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.