Identity evidence

You can give us details from your valid identity document when you apply. You can give us details from one of the following:

• Passport
• National identity card
• Biometric residence card
• Biometric residence permit

You can check our EU Evidence Factsheet for information on what other evidence we can accept.

EU Evidence Factsheet 2025 to 2026 (Download PDF 92KB, opens in a new tab)

EU Evidence Factsheet 2024 to 2025 (Download PDF 92KB, opens in a new tab)

You can use the certifier checklist to provide the details of the person who is certifying your identity evidence. This should be returned with the relevant completed EU25N or EU24N form.

EU Certifier Checklist Form 2025 to 2026 (Download PDF 136KB, opens in a new tab)

EU Certifier Checklist Form 2024 to 2025 (Download PDF 136KB, opens in a new tab)