After ILR is approved, do they still need to take fingerprints? How to associate eVisa?

The approval is in hand, but you still need to distinguish between account opening, identity verification, and linking. Just these few terms are already complicated enough.

This article discusses the actions to take after receiving a permanent residency approval notice. The UK government's account guide differentiates between those who already have a UKVI account and those who do not. I believe that those who already have an account but still show an old permit should first go through the error reporting process, and re-registering an account is not suitable as a remedy; those without an account should complete account registration and association according to the approval notice.

Have an account, verify ILR identity

Previously used the official identity verification app, received a UKVI account confirmation, or converted a physical residence permit to eVisa, usually already has an account.

After logging in to the service to view your electronic identity, place the approval notice next to you and check each item: name, date of birth, nationality, photo, and immigration status. Pay special attention to whether the displayed permission is consistent with this permanent residency decision; do not just check if the page can be opened. The UKVCAS account used for booking appointments at the time of application should also be distinguished from the UKVI account used to view identity; being able to open the appointment records does not confirm that the electronic identity is available. The UK government's account opening guide clearly states that people who already have an account should not create another one. If you are unsure whether you have registered before, you can first try to log in and check, then handle according to specific prompts; the approval notice and related confirmation information should also be kept.

Display is incorrect, the entrance must be selected accurately.

In the same account, if the information changes or the identity display is incorrect, use the corresponding entry points respectively.

If you have changed your passport, address or contact information, you can use "Update your details in your UKVI account". If your permanent residency has been approved but the page shows an old identity that does not match, or if you can view it but cannot generate a share code, you should use "Report an error with your eVisa". I will pay special attention to the note on the error reporting page: when reporting incorrect name, date of birth or nationality, the relevant fields require you to enter the current electronic identity information displayed, even if that information is wrong; then explain the issue and provide supporting documents as required by the form.

The error reporting service aims to resolve most issues within five working days, while complex cases may require fifteen working days; this is a processing target and cannot be regarded as a definite completion date.

No account yet, complete account opening and association

When you don't have an account yet, first read the access instructions in the approval notice, then complete the registration through the official service. Prepare an valid passport and application number, common numbers are UAN or GWF, and use a contact method that you can normally receive verification information. After opening the account, you need to confirm your identity, and then link the account with eVisa; if you skipped the linking at that time, there is another entry in the official service to continue the linking. The prompt of successful registration and being able to view the electronic identity are different processes. After completion, you should actually open the identity page to check. This verification still relies on the approval notice, and there is no need to fill in previous license categories from memory.

Relatives each need their own account; parents can manage their children's accounts, and the child's electronic identity will not be fully displayed just by the parent's account.

Collection is usually completed during the application phase.

When a prompt for photo taking or document verification appears during account opening, it can be completed according to the process. The UKVCAS guidelines from the UK government list fingerprint and photo collection as part of the visa and permanent residency application process, and whether attendance is required will be informed at the time of application. Therefore, people who have already received formal approval notices usually do not need to make a "post-approval fingerprint" appointment, which is something everyone needs to do. The identity confirmation required for account opening cannot directly lead to a need to go to the collection center again; taking facial photos and re-collecting fingerprints involve different operations. Specifically, which step to take depends on this official notice and system prompt.

If a formal request for additional biological information is indeed received, it should still be completed as per the notice; one should not ignore it just because it has already been approved.

Those without a compatible smartphone or unable to use the verification app can confirm their identity through other means, as outlined in the account opening guide; they can seek assistance from UKVI as per the service instructions. Those who can log in but encounter technical errors preventing them from viewing their electronic ID are also within the scope of the official error reporting entry; recording the error screen and application number can help explain where the card is stuck.

This document is for reference only. For specific issues, please consult a licensed attorney.

[Data source] UK Government "Set up a UKVI account to access your eVisa" "Report an error with your eVisa" "UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services".

When there are travel arrangements, it is advisable to leave time for identity correction before departure, as approval emails cannot eliminate verification delays caused by inconsistent account information.

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