Important information regarding the transition from BRP’s to eVisas.
The Home Office is developing a border and immigration system that is more digital and streamlined. eVisas, a digital proof of immigration status, are a key part of this transformation and will enhance visa holder and new applicant’s experience, deliver
excellent value, and increase the immigration system’s security and efficiency.
The Home Office have been transitioning from physical immigration documents to eVisas for the past 6 years with millions of people now successfully using eVisas. Since 31 October this year, successful visa applicants who would have received a biometric residence
permit (BRP) in the past now get an eVisa.
Customers who currently use a physical immigration document, such as a biometric residence permit (BRP), or legacy paper document such as a passport containing an ink stamp or a vignette sticker will now need to take action to create a UKVI account to access
their eVisa. Most BRPs and EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) biometric residence cards (BRCs) expire on 31 December 2024, and anyone who uses a BRP is urged to access their eVisa now at www.gov.uk/eVisa,
and to help family members and friends to access theirs. An EUSS BRC is a BRC that was issued following a successful application to the EU Settlement Scheme. It is free, and straightforward for customers who hold physical immigration documents to create a
UKVI account to access their eVisa. Details of how to do this are available at
www.gov.uk/eVisa.
While over 6 million have been successfully using eVisas for years, new statistics published today show that over 3.1 million people have successfully made the transition to eVisas from March to November this year.
However, with one month to go until most biometric residence permits (BRPs) expire on 31 December, there are still a proportion of customers who have not yet signed up, and we would strongly encourage them to do so now at gov.uk/eVisa, where
they can also find details of the extensive support available.
With this in mind, we are encouraging partners to discuss the expiry of BRP’s with any relevant families who they may have contact with.
Further information is available via the below links and the documents attached.
Media factsheet: eVisas – Home Office in the media
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-12-04/hcws283