EU Exit is an Android application from UK Visas and Immigration, designed to help individuals confirm their identity online. This is a part of the request process for the EU Settlement Scheme.
Opportunities
The utility allows users to confirm their identity online and eliminates the need to send identity documents by post. This service is available to individuals who are residents of the UK and are either European Economic Area or Swiss nationals or have family members there.
The app checks the authenticity of the user’s identity document and verifies that it belongs to them. It is compatible with biometric passports from EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Please note that this utility is also accessible to non-EEA or non-Swiss nationals who hold a UK-issued biometric residence card or permit.
Scanning
You can scan your identity documents, using the camera on your mobile device. The app employs advanced technology to verify the authenticity of IDs or passports. It is necessary to scan your face and take a selfie to confirm your digital status.
There are clear instructions that guide users on how to capture high-quality images of their documents and themselves. It helps to minimize errors. It is also possible to scan NFC chips on ID cards.
Features
- allows users to verify their identity, similar to UK Immigration ID Check;
- it is possible to scan documents such as passports and ID cards;
- you can take a selfie to confirm your digital status;
- the app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.
