{"id":47985,"date":"2025-01-02T00:35:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T00:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=47985"},"modified":"2025-03-08T22:55:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T22:55:43","slug":"your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide on E-visa&#8217;s as BRP holder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a025d7004396\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#who_is_required_to_apply_for_an_evisa\" >Who is required to apply for an eVisa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#what_are_the_benefits_of_an_evisa\" >What are the benefits of an eVisa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#why_do_i_need_to_create_a_ukvi_account\" >Why do I need to create a UKVI account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#can_i_still_request_a_brp_card\" >Can I still request a BRP card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#how_to_access_an_evisa\" >How to access an eVisa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#what_if_i_have_lost_my_brp_brp_number\" >What if I have lost my BRP\/ BRP number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#do_i_need_to_carry_my_expired_brp_while_travelling\" >Do I need to carry my expired BRP while Travelling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#pre-travel_checklist_for_the_uk_travellers\" >Pre-Travel Checklist for the UK travellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#can_i_share_my_immigration_status_with_airlines_while_travelling_internationally\" >Can I share my immigration status with airlines while travelling internationally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#can_a_parent_or_guardian_manage_a_childs_ukvi_account\" >Can a Parent or Guardian Manage a Child\u2019s UKVI Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-news\/your-guide-on-e-visas-as-brp-holder.htm\/#do_brp_holders_need_a_uk_eta\" >Do BRP Holders Need a UK ETA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>BRP holders have been recently informed of a change announced by the Home Office regarding UK BRP cards expiring on December 31st, 2024. This change is due to the introduction of eVisas. BRPs are being converted and replaced by eVisas. <strong><em>The date of expiry refers only to the BRP document and not the holder&#8217;s immigration status\u2014updating your current physical documents will not affect your status or permission to enter or stay in the UK.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An eVisa is an online record of an individual&#8217;s immigration system curated by UK Visas and Immigration. This change will not affect your immigration status or permissions to stay in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who_is_required_to_apply_for_an_evisa\"><\/span><strong>Who is required to apply for an eVisa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All individuals who are not British Citizens will be required to possess an e-Visa, including those with a permanent status or indefinite leave to stay in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_benefits_of_an_evisa\"><\/span><strong>What are the benefits of an eVisa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlike physical documents, eVisas are digital documents that cannot be stolen, lost or altered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a speedier process for proving your immigration status at the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Individuals can amend and update any details immediately with their UKVI account without waiting for and collecting physical documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Individuals can grant third parties, such as landlords and employers, time-limited access to their immigration status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Travellers&#8217; identities are secure, and personal details are guarded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_do_i_need_to_create_a_ukvi_account\"><\/span><strong>Why do I need to create a UKVI account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding a UKVI account will allow you to maintain a clear online record of your immigration status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to use your BRP to help you create a UKVI account, which will enable you to access your eVisa. The Home Office recommends creating an account before your BRP expires to prevent delays in demonstrating your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For individuals who already have a UKVI account and an eVisa, it is advised that they check that all of their personal details are up-to-date and correct. Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/making-sure-your-evisa-is-correct-before-you-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">link<\/a> to verify your details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_still_request_a_brp_card\"><\/span><strong>Can I still request a BRP card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can no longer request a new or replacement BRP card. Since October 31st 2024, the Home Office has no longer issued BRP cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_access_an_evisa\"><\/span><strong>How to access an eVisa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will need to create a UKVI account using your current BRP number and other personal details. <strong><em>Creating a UKVI account is currently free.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must verify your identity using the UK Immigration ID Check app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be asked to complete an online form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link your passport to your UKVI account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have successfully created your UKVI account, you can access your eVisa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/view-prove-immigration-status.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating your account, review all of your details, and if any errors are present, report them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/report-error-evisa.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_if_i_have_lost_my_brp_brp_number\"><\/span><strong>What if I have lost my BRP\/ BRP number?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your BRP card has been stolen or lost, you can create your UKVI account using travel documents such as your passport and visa application reference number. Remember to<strong><em> report a lost or stolen BRP immediately, as failure can result in a fine and removal from the UK.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can report a stolen or lost biometric resident permit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/biometric-residence-permits\/lost-stolen-damaged.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_i_need_to_carry_my_expired_brp_while_travelling\"><\/span><strong>Do I need to carry my expired BRP while Travelling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Home Office has advised that they will initially accept BRPs that expire on or after December 31st, 2024, as a form of permission to travel. It has been recently announced that expired BRP&#8217;s should be carried while travelling to the UK before or on 1 June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All travellers are urged to review Home Office guidelines for any updates\/changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pre-travel_checklist_for_the_uk_travellers\"><\/span><strong>Pre-Travel Checklist for the UK travellers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Verify eVisa Details: <\/strong>Ensure your E-visa has all the correct and updated details. In case of an error, please take the necessary steps to resolve it immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Visa Status: <\/strong>Sign in to your UKVI account and confirm whether your visa is linked to your current passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired BRC\/BRP Documents: <\/strong>If your Biometric Residence Card (BRC) or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) expires on or after 31 December 2024, you must still carry the expired document until 31 March 2025. Your carrier may request to see it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obtain a Share Code: <\/strong>You can obtain a share code from your UKVI account to prove your immigration status wherever required. You need a stable internet connection for this. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_share_my_immigration_status_with_airlines_while_travelling_internationally\"><\/span><strong>Can I share my immigration status with airlines while travelling internationally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access your immigration status in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/view-prove-immigration-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">view and prove service<\/a> from UK visas and Immigration (UKVI) account and generate a code to share with your airline carrier in case they ask for it. The airline can use the code to get time-limited access to your immigration status information. Each share code is valid for 90 days. Please ensure the passenger information matches the details in your UKVI account, including other travel documents you use for travel. It enables you to have a smooth verification and avoid any travel hassles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_a_parent_or_guardian_manage_a_childs_ukvi_account\"><\/span><strong>Can a Parent or Guardian Manage a Child\u2019s UKVI Account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone who owns a BRP must have their own UK Visas and Immigration Account, including children under 18. However, a parent or guardian can manage the account on their behalf. To create a UKVI account for a child, you need a child\u2019s identity document and a date of birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the child turns 18 and can manage his account, the account can be transferred to them. You can update the phone number and email address using the UKVI account update service. It\u2019s essential to keep your details on your account up to date to avoid any travel disruptions at the UK border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_brp_holders_need_a_uk_eta\"><\/span><strong>Do BRP Holders Need a UK ETA?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BRP holders with valid eVisas do not need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for re-entry into the UK, as their immigration status is already recorded digitally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if a BRP holder is travelling to another country that requires an ETA, they must ensure compliance with that country\u2019s specific entry requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For any other queries regarding your status as a BRP holder, eVisas or UKVI account &#8211; access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/\" title=\"\">GOV.UK<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BRP holders have been recently informed of a change announced by the Home Office regarding UK BRP cards expiring on December 31st, 2024. 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