Electronic Visas to Supersede Biometric Residence Permits

In order to access and share pertinent information, permit holders will be required to register and create online accounts.

As of the end of December 2024, “eVisas” will supersede the United Kingdom’s biometric residency permits, according to the Home Office.

Starting January 1, 2025, the Home Office will no longer issue the permits. Instead, holders must register and create an online account to access and share their immigration status with third parties, such as employers or landlords.

The biometric residence permit card attests to the holder’s right to remain in the United Kingdom and displays any constraints that may be connected to that right. A person’s right to study, work, and use public services, as well as their identification, can be verified with this document.

People can access their immigration status information for a limited period by generating a share code via the view and prove service, as per official advice. They won’t need to memorise any one-of-a-kind codes to verify their status because they may always obtain a new share code when required. Under the recommendations, the government will maintain its practice of automatically sharing pertinent information regarding individuals’ immigration status with certain government agencies. That way, they won’t have to deal with as many internet services to verify their immigration status.

In 2024, we will provide more information about registering, including assistance for individuals who need it.

A component of the government’s strategy to digitise its immigration system, the eVisa will serve as an electronic record of a person’s immigration status and authorisations in the United Kingdom. Producing and managing BRP cards is costly and vulnerable to theft or loss. They don’t reveal anything about a person’s employment or housing rights.

According to the government, Evisas will be safer than the BRP card because they cannot be altered, stolen, or lost. Once an immigrant’s application is approved, they won’t have to wait for or retrieve a physical document; nevertheless, they can still be asked to present biometric data in person. Additionally, proving one’s status at the UK border will be much easier and faster with an eVisa.

 Numerous choices are available through WorkerVisa for those seeking immigration to the United Kingdom. Contact us at your earliest convenience for a consultation