Next, after knowing what route you are following, look at what ID is contained in each Group and make sure to have high quality copies ready to upload.
If you have any issues submitting this form or you want to send different documents to those listed in the default groups you can make contact and send us the required forms form the above document list via email.
Documents
Group 1
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport | Any current and valid passport |
| Biometric residence permit | UK |
| Current photocard driving licence (full or provisional) | UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA |
| Birth certificate, issued within 12 months of birth | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands, including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces |
| Adoption certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
Group 2a
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Current photocard driving licence, full or provisional. | All countries outside the EEA (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands) |
| Current paper version driving licence, full or provisional if issued before 1998 | UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA |
| Birth certificate, issued after time of birth | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands |
| Marriage or civil partnership certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
| Immigration document, visa or work permit | All countries outside the EEA, valid only if you’re working in the country that issued the document |
| HM Forces ID card | UK |
| Firearms licence | UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man |
All driving licences must be valid.
Group 2b
| Document | Notes | Issue date and validity |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage statement | UK or EEA | Issued in last 12 months |
| Bank or building society statement | UK and Channel Islands or EEA | Issued in last 3 months |
| Bank or building society statement | Countries outside the EEA | Issued in last 3 months, the branch must be in the country where you live and work |
| Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| Credit card statement | UK or EEA | Issued in last 3 months |
| Financial statement, for example pension or endowment | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
| P45 or P60 statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| Council Tax statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider | Non-UK or non-EEA only, valid only if you’re residing outside of the UK at time of application |
Must still be valid |
| Utility bill | UK (not mobile telephone bill) | Issued in last 3 months |
| Benefit statement, for example Child Benefit, Pension | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC |
UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months |
| EU National ID card | — | Must still be valid |
| Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands | Must still be valid |
| Letter from head teacher or college principal | UK: for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education, only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided |
Must still be valid |