According to the Home Office over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an 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 Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and Biometric Residence Card (BRC) expired on 31 December 2024 and are no longer valid proof of immigration status or proof of ID.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.
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.
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.
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.
Costs: Average cost from £450 (plus VAT at 20%)
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