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Right to Work Checks: Essential 2025 Updates for Employers

In This Article 1. Right to Work Checks: 2025 Guidance Overview 2. Key Updates in the Right to Work Checks Guidance 3. Transition to eVisas: Decommissioning of Biometric Cards 4. Annex A Updated List of Acceptable...

Travelling With an eVisa: Steps to Follow

In This Article 1. Understanding eVisas and International Travel 2. Ensure Your UKVI Account and eVisa Details Are Up to Date Before Travel 3. Booking Flights and Transport with an eVisa 4. Documents Required...

From BRPs to eVisas: The UK's Digital Immigration Transition

In This Article 1. Introduction to eVisas 2. What Is an eVisa? A Digital Record of Immigration Status 3. Why Are eVisas Important? A Look at the Benefits 4. Who Needs an eVisa? Understanding the Affected Groups 5....

eVisa Mistakes and Errors and How to Correct Them

In This Article 1. Mistakes on Your eVisa During The Transition From BRPs 2. What Is an eVisa and What Are Its Benefits? 3. What to Do if You Are in the UK on a Student Visa 4. Steps to Correct Mistakes on Your...

Evisa System Update: Biometric Residence Permit Holders Can Now Apply For An Evisa

In This Article Introduction Online Immigration Status eVisa Guidance Updated eVisa Guidance – 6 August 2024 What if I Do Not Hold a BRP? EU Settlement Scheme and Windrush Scheme What if I Need to Apply for...

Why Does My BRP Expire on 31 December 2024?

If you have been granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the past few years, you will probably have been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) with an expiry date of 31 December 2024. From 1 January...

What is a Biometric Residence Permit?

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is an 86mm x 54mm polycarbonate card containing a chip to make it more secure against forgery and abuse.  A Biometric Residence Permit is proof of a right to reside, work...

Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) Guidance

In this post we look at Biometric Residence Permits or BRPs.  We look at what a Biometric Residence Permit is, who has to enrol biometric information, when a BRP is issued, travelling without a BRP and how to...

Why Do I Need a BRP Card?

We are currently receiving many enquiries about the need for Biometric Residence Permits or cards (BRPs) from people who have held indefinite leave to remain for many years, often evidenced by stamps in...

Transferring ILR Visa to a Biometric Residence Permit

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is proof of a right to reside, work or study in the UK. It will include the following information: Name Date of birth  Place of birth Biometric information including fingerprints  A...

UK Visa Application Granted - What Next?

After your entry clearance application for a long-term UK visa is granted, the final plans for your move to the UK have to be made, and often a number of frequently asked questions arise.  For example:  Why is...