The United Kingdom's Home Affairs office has taken an essential step in digitalising the immigration system. Under this, millions of migrants possessing physical immigration documents, including the BRPs(Biometric Resident Permit), are requested to switch to an E-Visa.
The United Kingdom government authorities are planning to implement a digital immigration system to provide digital immigration documents to nearly every migrant living in the UK.
This article will provide complete information about the new update regarding the UK immigration system.
The Immigration Update - A Useful Insights
Starting January 1, 2025, BRPs will be phased out, and eVisas will be used to prove an individual's UK immigration status and stay conditions. BRPs will end on December 31, 2024, unless permission allows a longer stay.
This update will only impact some visa holders, as some candidates already have eVisas with UKVI accounts and pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Critical Insight into this Change
The following information explains the critical insights into this change.
- Under this change, the government authorities will send invitations to current BRP holders to create a UKVI digital account. According to the most recent guidelines, people whose BRPs expire on December 31, 2024, will receive instructions on registering for a UKVI account and accessing their eVisa before that day. According to the Home Office, invites will be sent out throughout the summer.
- Visa holders should follow the instructions to create a UKVI account when contacted through email or in a decision letter.
- Individuals should submit a "no time limit" application if they currently show their rights using a different type of physical document and have indefinite leave to enter or remain. If this application is approved to demonstrate the applicant's rights, the Home Office will issue a BRP. Once the BRP has been received, the person can access their eVisa by creating a UKVI account.
- On the UKVI guidance page, people can sign up to receive updates regarding when they can obtain their eVisa.
- There is no fee associated with opening a UKVI account.
- Once they have formed a UKVI account, visa holders can access their eVisa data online, including the type of permit, the expiration date, and any limitations on their stay in the UK.
- A person's eVisa will be connected to their passport in their UKVI account. People must keep their passport details up to date in their UKVI account to guarantee that their immigration status can be promptly confirmed at the UK border.
Conclusion
The UK government is implementing a digital immigration system, transitioning millions of migrants from physical documents like Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs) to E-Visas by January 1, 2025. BRPs will be phased out by December 31, 2024, unless permission allows a longer stay.
The change will only impact some visa holders, as some already have eVisas with UKVI accounts and pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Government authorities will send invitations to current BRP holders to create a UKVI digital account, with instructions sent throughout the summer.
Those with expired BRPs will receive instructions on registering and accessing their eVisa. There is no fee for opening a UKVI account, and visa holders can access their eVisa data online.
For more details about this new update, contact Province Immigration via info@provinceimmigration.com or +91 98961 96762
