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UK Share Code Guide

How to Get Your UK Share Code

How to Get Your UK Share Code

What Is a UK Share Code?

A UK share code is a unique code issued by the Home Office that allows you to prove your immigration status to employers, landlords, and other organisations. It is a secure way to share your right to work or right to rent without handing over physical documents.

Share codes are typically 9 characters long and are valid for a limited period, depending on the type of check being performed. Once expired, you will need to generate a new one.

How to Get Your Share Code

Getting your share code is straightforward. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Government Website

Go to the official UK government page at gov.uk/prove-right-to-work or gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent, depending on what you need the code for.

Step 2: Sign In to Your Account

You will need to verify your identity. You can do this using your biometric residence permit (BRP), biometric residence card, or your passport if you have EU settled or pre-settled status. The system will ask you to enter your date of birth and document details.

Step 3: Choose the Type of Code

Select whether you need a share code for proving your right to work or your right to rent. This determines the validity period of the code.

Step 4: Generate Your Code

Once verified, the system will generate your share code. You will see it on screen and also receive it via email. The code is time-limited, so make a note of when it expires.

What You Need Before Starting

  • A valid biometric residence permit, biometric residence card, or passport (for EU Settlement Scheme holders)
  • Your date of birth
  • An email address to receive the code
  • Access to a phone or computer with internet

Tips for Managing Your Share Code

Share codes expire after a set period — 30 days for right to work checks and 90 days for right to rent checks. If you frequently need to prove your status, consider using an app like Easy Share Code UK to store and manage your codes securely. This way, you always have your code ready when you need it, even offline.

Keep track of expiry dates and generate a new code before the old one runs out. Being prepared can save you stress during job applications or tenancy agreements.