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Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
A biometric residence permit (BRP) can be used to confirm your: identity…
You’ll be asked to provide your fingerprints and photo (‘biometric…
If you made your visa or immigration application from inside the UK, your…
If you applied for your immigration status (for example, your visa) from…
You may be able to prove your immigration status a different way if you…
If there’s a problem with your BRP when it arrives, report it within 10…
You can report your biometric residence permit (BRP) lost or stolen from…
What you need to do when your biometric residence permit (BRP) expires…
You can apply for a biometric residence permit (BRP) to replace the visa…
Upper Tribunal tax and Chancery decision of Mrs Justice Bacon and Judge Greg Sinfield on 28 March 2024
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