Cyber Security
UK Visa Portal Faces Scrutiny After Thousands Of Passports And Selfies Leaked!
Updated on Wed, May 27, 2026
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- UK Visa Portal reportedly exposed passports and selfie photos of thousands of visa applicants online.
- Reports said the visa website’s security issue remained unresolved after attempts to contact management.
- Applicants are being advised to use the official U.K. government visa website instead of third-party services.
An anonymous source claimed that at least 100,000 documents were accessible online. The publication said it verified the authenticity of the exposed files by contacting affected individuals and confirming that their information was real.
The report noted that UK Visa Portal is not affiliated with the U.K. government, though some users reportedly believed they were applying through the official government service and paid fees to the company by mistake.
The company’s website did not provide a direct way to report security problems or identify its management team. After attempting to notify the company through its listed email address, the publication reportedly received responses from lawyers and a public relations firm instead of company leadership.
Despite repeated attempts to share details securely, the publication said it was unable to establish direct contact with management. The publication added that the security issue had still not been fixed at the time of reporting.
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Due to the ongoing exposure, the publication chose not to publish technical details that could further compromise affected individuals’ information. The report also reminded travelers that it is not necessary to use third-party services to apply for a U.K. electronic travel authorization unless working with an immigration attorney.
Applicants are instead advised to use the official U.K. government visa and travel authorization website for immigration-related applications. The leak serves as a stark reminder that a single security lapse can put thousands of personal identities at risk.
First published on Wed, May 27, 2026
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