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 association. Just these few terms are already complicated enough.

This article discusses the actions to take after receiving the PR 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 the old permit should first report the error, and opening a new account is not suitable as a remedy; those who do not have an account should complete account opening 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 have 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 aside 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 registered for appointment when applying should also be distinguished from the UKVI account used to view identity; being able to open the appointment record does not confirm that the electronic identity is already 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, birth date or nationality, the relevant fields require you to fill in the electronic identity currently displayed, even if that information is wrong; then explain the problem and provide documents as required by the form.

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

No account yet, complete account opening and association

If you don't have an account yet, first read the access instructions in the approval notice, then complete registration via the official service. Prepare your valid passport and application number, common numbers being 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 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 indicating successful registration and the ability to view electronic identity are different steps. After completion, you should actually open the identity page to verify. This verification still uses the approval notice as the basis, 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 British government list the collection of fingerprints and photos during the visa and permanent residency application process. 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 collection" appointment. The identity confirmation required for opening an account cannot directly lead to the necessity of going 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 indeed a formal request for additional biological information is received, it should still be completed as notified; one should not ignore it just because it has already been approved.

People without a mobile phone or unable to use the verification app can confirm their identity through other methods as allowed by the account opening guide, and can seek assistance from UKVI as per the service instructions. Those who can log in but cannot see the electronic ID due to technical errors are also within the scope of the official error reporting entry; recording the error screen and application number can help explain at which step the card is.

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 making 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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