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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…
How you replace an expired BRP depends on whether you are in the UK and…
You can apply for a biometric residence permit (BRP) to replace the visa…
What you can do with a UK residence card, also known as an EEA biometric residence card (BRC), report it lost or stolen, who can order a replacement.
You can no longer apply for a UK residence card, also called an EEA…
Your card has been lost or stolen Email BRCLost@homeoffice.gov.uk…
You need to replace your UK residence card if you plan to travel abroad…
Use this information to understand how to apply for a biometric residence permit or learn whether prospective staff can work in the UK.
Find out how to prove your right to work in the UK to an employer. Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
Report a change of address, personal details or circumstances if you have a visa or biometric residence permit (BRP), or if you've applied for one
Prove your right to live in the UK. Permanent residence documents for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are no longer valid.
General information on biometric residence permits for overseas applicants, employers and sponsors.
Prove your right to live in the UK - residence cards, permanent residence cards, derivative residence cards are no longer valid.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
How to transfer your visa from an old passport to a new passport or biometric residence permit, or replace your visa.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
If you're eligible for an ETA, you may be exempt from the requirement to get one if you live in Ireland.
The essential information for British nationals residing or visiting Morocco, including entry to Morocco, driving in Morocco and Moroccan residence cards.
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
Check what you need to do before you travel to the UK and what to do after you arrive.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Norway, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
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