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List of Valid Identity Documents FAQ

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Group 1 – Primary Trusted Identity Credentials
  • Current valid Passport.
  • Biometric Residence Permit (UK).
  • Current Driving Licence (UK) (Full or provisional) Isle of Man /Channel Islands;
    • Photo card (a photo card is only valid if the individual presents it with the associated counterpart licence; except Jersey).
  • Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) - issued at the time of birth;
    • Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable).
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Group 2a – Trusted Government/State Issued Documents
  • Current UK Driving licence (old style paper version).
  • Current Non-UK Photo Driving Licence (valid for up to 12 months from the date the applicant entered the UK).
  • Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) - (issued after the time of birth by the General Register Office/relevant authority i.e. Registrars – Photocopies are not acceptable).
  • Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Channel Islands).
  • Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands).
  • HM Forces ID Card (UK).
  • Fire Arms Licence (UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
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Group 2b – Financial/Social History Documents
  • Mortgage Statement (UK or EEA)** (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted).
  • Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA)* (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted).
  • Bank/Building Society Account Opening Confirmation Letter (UK).
  • Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA)* (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted).
  • Financial Statement ** - e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK).
  • P45/P60 Statement **(UK & Channel Islands).
  • Council Tax Statement (UK & Channel Islands). **
  • Work Permit/Visa (UK) (UK Residence Permit). (Valid up to expiry date).
  • Letter of Sponsorship from future employment provider (Non-UK/Non-EEA only – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application).
  • Utility Bill (UK)* – Not Mobile Telephone.
  • Benefit Statement* - e.g. Child Allowance, Pension.
  • A document from Central/ Local Government/ Government Agency/ Local Authority giving entitlement (UK & Channel Islands)*- e.g. from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service , Customs & Revenue, Job Centre, Job Centre Plus, Social Security.
  • EU National ID Card.
  • Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK and Channel Islands).
  • Letter from Head Teacher or College Principal (16/19 year olds in full time education – (only used in exceptional circumstances when all other documents have been exhausted).(UK)