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Change description : 2025-10-17 16:00:00: Updated this guide on the use of eVisas, and removed out of date information on biometric residence permits and cards. [Guidance and regulation]

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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.

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Published 17 April 2019
Last updated 517 AugustOctober 2025 + show all updates
  1. Updated the section on biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs).

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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Updated this guide on the use of eVisas, and removed out of date information on biometric residence permits and cards.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.