You will need to provide us with proof that you are not subject to immigration control.
You can do this by providing us with:
- A letter that confirms your status such as from the Home Office.
- A biometric residence card.
- Evidence within your travel documents.
- A share code provided by the Home Office for Swiss, EU and EEA citizens.
How to Get a Share Code (Swiss, EU and EEA citizens)
If you are a Swiss, EU or EEA citizen you can check whether you are eligible for social housing and other services in the UK by using the GOV.UK website.
GOV.UK - View and prove your immigration status: get share code
It's important that you select “Something else” as the reason you need the share code as pictures below.
The GOV.UK page will provide you with a share code. Make a note of the share code and provide it to us using the contact details on the Contact Us page.
New E-Visa Requirements
On 31 December 2024, all Biometric Residence Permits and Cards (BRPs and BRCs), and Passport Vignettes (visa stickers and ‘wet ink stamps’) will expire. This means that the physical forms of ID to prove immigration status will be replaced with E-Visas.
You can find out more about how to apply for an E-visa, and support available by clicking here. There are a range of funded organisations providing support in Newcastle and nationally.
If you would like some more advice on how to support your service users, contact the Migration, Refugee & Asylum team on asylum@newcastle.gov.uk.
For individual cases, please contact one of the commissioned organisations using the link above.