Date Published: 13.10.2025
Last Updated: 13.10.2025
What is a share code?
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What is a share code?
The UK Government gives people a unique share code to securely prove their immigration status.
Here is an example: SB9 3NG ZKE
A person can write down their share code, screenshot it, print it out, email it, or say the code over the phone. It remains valid for 90 days.
How to check someone’s share code
Go to GOV.UK and use the ‘Check someone’s immigration status: use their share code’ service at: www.gov.uk/check immigration-status
Enter the share code and the person’s date of birth. Then enter who is doing the check and select the
reason. You will see the information you need to check their status.
