If an applicant does not have the correct combination of documents, they will be unable to complete a digital ID check.

You will instead need to check their documents manually.

A digital ID check includes a 'digital address check' that looks at whether a digital record of the candidate residing at their current address has been found against public records held within the Equifax databases.

You should not use this route if someone has recently moved into an address or is going to have little to no digital footprint as this could result in the address check failing and not being able to complete the ID check digitally. 

No, only Biometric passports can be accepted for digital ID checking.

It will still be possible to use a non-biometric passport for a manual ID check.

No, all documents provided for a digital ID check must be in date and valid.

No, to pass a digital ID check, your names must be recorded the same on all documents uploaded.

A share code is an online nine-digit alpha-numerical code provided by the UK government. It is used by non-UK nationals to verify their right to work. Each code is unique and can be shown to employers to demonstrate an individual’s immigration status and employment details.

Also known as an ePassport, a biometric passport is a traditional paper passport with an embedded microchip that holds your personal information, as well as your photograph. They were introduced because of the increasing threat of identity theft and terrorism, encouraging many countries to improve the security of their borders.

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is a secure identity card that contains personal information, biometric details, and the immigration status of the holder. It is a physical document that replaces the old-style visa or passport stamp. The BRP is a tamper-proof document that contains a microchip holding the holder’s biometric information, including fingerprints and photograph. It also includes the holder’s name, date of birth, nationality, and immigration status.