A share code is an official way to prove your UK immigration status to employers, landlords, or government services. If you have a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account, you can generate a share code online to confirm your right to work, rent, or access benefits. This digital verification replaces physical immigration documents in many cases.
You can generate a share code if you have a UKVI account, which you’ll have if you:
To generate a share code, you’ll need:
Once generated, the share code is valid for 90 days and can be given to an employer, landlord, or authority to check your immigration status.
Before renting a property in England, you must prove your right to rent. This is not required in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
You can prove your right to rent by showing your:
Alternatively, you may use an identity service provider (IDSP) if your landlord offers this option.
You can prove your right to rent by:
Landlords cannot refuse your application if you choose to provide an eligible immigration document instead of a share code. If you cannot prove your right to rent, the Home Office may conduct a right-to-rent check.
Get a share code to prove your right to rent online
Employers must verify your right to work before hiring you. How you prove this depends on your nationality.
You can prove your right to work by providing:
You can prove your right to work using:
Employers cannot reject your application if you provide an immigration document instead of a share code. If you cannot prove your right to work, they may request a Home Office right-to-work check.
Get a share code to prove your right to work online
If you do not have a UKVI account, you may need alternative documents to prove your status. If you’re a Commonwealth citizen, you may qualify for documentation under the Windrush Scheme.
A share code is a quick and secure way to verify your immigration status in the UK. Whether you need to prove your right to work, rent, or claim benefits, generating a share code online is a simple process.
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