Residence documents: information for financial providers
Use this information to understand how to consider proof of identity and perform Knowing Your Customer (KYC) checks.
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This leaflet provides information for financial providers about residence documents.
Updates to this page
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5 August 2025 Updated the section on biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs).
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25 July 2025 Guidance updated to reflect the changes from BRPs, BRCs and vignettes to eVisas.
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27 November 2024 Updated with information on using eVisas to prove an individual's identity and immigration status.
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5 September 2024 Guidance updated to reflect the move to digital status.
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6 April 2023 Updated guidance.
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30 July 2021 Updated guidance which includes new information on images and security features.
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19 November 2019 Updated guidance.
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17 April 2019 First published.
Update history
2025-10-17 16:00
Updated this guide on the use of eVisas, and removed out of date information on biometric residence permits and cards.
2025-08-05 12:10
Updated the section on biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs).
2025-07-25 18:36
Guidance updated to reflect the changes from BRPs, BRCs and vignettes to eVisas.
2024-11-27 16:24
Updated with information on using eVisas to prove an individual’s identity and immigration status.
2024-09-05 11:21
Guidance updated to reflect the move to digital status.
2023-04-06 00:15
Updated guidance.