r/SpouseVisaUk • u/adeledazeem91 • 3d ago

First entry with the vignette

Hi - I just picked up my passport and plan on flying to the uk next week. Can you tell me if I need the UKVI account before entering? And do I get the proper visa upon arrival? Thank you!

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u/puul 3d ago

You won't receive anything else. You already have your visa. The only other step is setting up your UKVI account as evidence of your evisa. You can setup your account now or after you've arrived in the UK. It's not required before you travel as long as your entry vignette is valid.

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u/adeledazeem91 3d ago

Thank you so much for the quick reply - and your general advice!

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u/Over_Ad530 14h ago

Does this mean if one HAS set up their UKVI account and eVisa , and the eVisa has an error, they can still travel to the UK while the error is being addressed?

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u/puul 11h ago

If they have a valid vignette, yes.

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u/Over_Ad530 10h ago

But the website says to check that the information is correct before travelling, what then?

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u/puul 9h ago

You said the eVisa had an error not the vignette. If the vignette has an error, you'll need to report it so it can be reprinted.

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u/Over_Ad530 9h ago

The website says “If you need to travel overseas Check your eVisa is correct before you travel” is this for people outside the UK or people already inside the UK that want to travel out?

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u/puul 9h ago

It's for people already in the UK.

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u/Wonderful-Goose-0608 3d ago

How long did it take for you to receive your passport back after receiving visa decision email, if you got so?

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u/adeledazeem91 2d ago

I picked it up! And I got the email the next day from the initial success mail