The old BRP system has now been replaced with an online eVisa systemEveryone issued with a visa for longer than 6 months, are now encouraged to sign up to eVisa to prove their immigration status.
An eVisa can be used to re-enter the UK and used to show your immigration status to landlords and employers by generating a share code in the ‘view and prove’ service.
Visa holders first need to create a UKVI account and link their passport or expired BRP card after which their account will be linked with their current immigration status called E-Visa.
eVisa is free and information on how to set up your account can be seen here: https://www.gov.uk/getaccess-evisa.
Can I still use a BRP card?
Although BRP cards are now expired, due to technical issues with eVisa, the Home Office has stated that individuals may be able to use their expired BRP card to travel to the UK until 1 June 2025. To be able to use an expired card, you must still have permission to stay in the UK and your BRP card expiry date must show 31 December 2024.
What is the difference between a UKVI account and eVisa?
You will first need to create a UKVI account in order to access eVisa. It is possible you may already have a UKVI account linked to your passport or expired BRP. If so, you can sign into your account and go on to link it to eVisa. If not, you must enter your passport or expired BRP details and then follow the instructions to link to eVisa.
This will then prompt you to download the UK Immigration: ID Check app to confirm your identity online, which is done by scanning the biometric chip in your passport or expired BRP. If your document does not register on the app, you will have to confirm your identity another way, usually by booking an appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) or a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point.
Once eVisa has been linked to your UKVI account, you must make sure your personal details are correct and up to date before you travel. If you renew your passport, you must update eVisa.
Useful online videos that explain step-by-step how to create the account, can be viewed here:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IqAbBCfBYI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdZLXvfau2A
Issues with eVisa
The new system is not without its faults, and so if you are struggling to link your eVisa, or update your details, please see the following information:
• https://ukimmigration-support-webchat.homeoffice.gov.uk/evisa
• https://www.gov.uk/report-error-evisa or email BRPError@homeoffice.gov.uk
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