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eVisa Appilcation

According to the Home Office over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an eVisa.

WHAT IS eVisa?

 

The UK Government have introduced eVisa system from 1 January 2025. Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and Biometric Residence Card (BRC) expired on 31 December 2024 and are no longer valid proof of immigration status or proof of ID. 

Visa and Leave to Remain holders have been required by the Home Office UKVI to switch to an eVisa system Get access to your online immigration status (eVisa) – GOV.UK

According to the Home Office over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an eVisa. But many have not done so. Those who have not done so are facing difficulties being able to prove their immigration status, or access benefit or satisfy their employer that they have the right to work.

IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR AN eVisa?

 

According to the UKVI, “to help ensure a smooth transition to eVisas, airlines and other carriers will be able to accept BRPs and EU Settlement Scheme BRCs expiring on 31 December 2024 or later as evidence of permission to travel to the UK, provisionally until 31 March 2025. This will be kept under review. Passengers will remain subject to the usual immigration checks and requirements, and anyone seeking to enter the UK whose underlying immigration status has expired will be liable for refusal of entry.  

“Those yet to switch are encouraged to do so before the end of the year to make the most of the benefits of using an eVisa, joining the millions – including all EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status holders – who already have an eVisa. This includes parents or guardians of children who use a BRP, who should take action on their child’s behalf.

WHO NEEDS AN eVisa?

Anyone with indefinite leave to remain who uses an ink stamp or vignette in a passport to prove their rights can continue to use their documents as they do today, including for travel. These people are encouraged to make a No Time Limit application to access an eVisa to reap the benefits. 

If you have a visa, Limited Leave to Remain in the UK, or have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK and have not switched to eVisa, you should do so now.

If you have any questions, please contact our Solicitor by phoning our switchboard on 2023 490 1221 or completing an enquiry form here.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR eVisa APPLICATION OR Y=SUING THE UKVI eVisa PORTAL?

As with every digital system, the process of switching from BRP/BRC stamp or vignette to digital can be tricky. If you require assistance, CITYWIDE Solicitors lawyers can help you with the switch, taking away the stress and you will see you immigration status on the UKVI eVisa portal on the same day. 

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR eVisa APPLICATION OR Y=SUING THE UKVI eVisa PORTAL?

As with every digital system, the process of switching from BRP/BRC stamp or vignette to digital can be tricky. If you require assistance, CITYWIDE Solicitors lawyers can help you with the switch, taking away the stress and you will see you immigration status on the UKVI eVisa portal on the same day. 

  • Agreed/Fixed Fee

       Costs:  Average cost from £450 (plus VAT at 20%)

       Who Will Carry Out the Work?

  • Director assisted by a Solicitor
  • Associate and Assistant Solicitor assisted by Paralegal and Caseworker
  • Casework supervised by Solicitor and Director
  • All work supervised by the Director

       Estimated Time:

  • On average, 1-3hours to complete

       The exact time required depends on the specifics of your case, such as:

  • The amount of supporting evidence needed
  • Your language(s)
  • Whether you are applying with dependants
  • Complexities like past refusals, criminal convictions, or adverse immigration history

Providing sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meeting the applicable Immigration Rules may result in lower costs.

      Services Included:

  • Registering to eVisa portal 
  • Assisting to generate any share code 
  • Advising 

       Exclusions:

  • Currently there is no Home Office fees for making the application. But if one is introduced late this would be excluded and you will pay it directly them. Find the updated list of Home Office Fees
  • Other expenses such as VAT and disbursements for medical/expert evidence or barristers.
  • Advice and assistance with appeals or reconsiderations if your application is refused.

We will notify you promptly and before incurring any such fees if they are applicable.

     Home Office’s application fees

          Each application to the Home Office, attracts a specific Home Office’s fee.

For the current fee for your application , please click the following link Uk Home Office’s current application fees

     Our timescale to Submit your application:

  • Currently this application is self-processing and does not require a decision from the Home Office. The process would take CITYWIDE Solicitors lawyer between 1 to 3 hours, depending on language limitation/difficulties and access to your passport and smart phone.

 

     The Home Office’s current timescale for Processing your application:

  • We cannot guarantee the Home Office’s processing time.  However, the currently Home Office’s processing time is between 4 to 6 months in average.

 

Please note that the estimated hours and fees are based on the provided information. All applications vary, and we can provide a more accurate estimate once we have more details about your specific case.    

 

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