From the start of 2025 all Biometric Residency Permits (BRPs) will be replaced by eVisas.
It is extremely important that everyone who has a right to remain registers for an eVisa.
Many benefits and funding for things like childcare will require an eVisa so please make sure you inform all the households you know who have leave to remain.
According to the Home Office the registration process is easy and straightforward (see the guidance), and they made a video about it.
If you or anyone else is having difficulties with registration, St Vincents’ Support Centre, Refugee Employment Training Advice Service (RETAS) and Leeds Refugee Forum – provide OISC-accredited advice.
RETAS are currently working on some simpler guidance, and that will be published on the LMP blog as soon as we get hold of it.
For the time being, here’s an excellent resource from Right to Remain which explains what we know about the scheme so far.
And here’s a comprehensive set of resources on all aspects of E-Visas, curated by Leeds City Council, on behalf of LMP.
25th February 2025 – Places in Leeds that can help with eVisas and more info from Migrant Help
Leeds (St Vincent’s Centre)4 Berking Ave, Leeds, LS9 9LF |
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Leeds (RETAS)233-237 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HS |
Please note this service is for adults only – for anyone under 18, please signpost to alternative clinics. |
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Open in new tab Please note these times & dates are subject to change, so we can be flexible to accommodate demand. If you’d like to confirm a drop-in session or check the dates in your area, please contact Migrant Help’s eVisa Team on 07483 170 100 / [email protected].
3rd December 2024 – Additional information has been given to Local Authorities by the Home Office
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11th December 2024 – eVisas, foreign travel and benefits entitlement – an update
Using expired biometric residence permits (BRPs) to travel after 31 December
The Home Office confirmed last week that they would allow carriers to accept a BRP or EUSS biometric residence card (BRC) expiring on or after 31 December 2024 as valid evidence of permission to travel until at least 31 March 2025. This date will be kept under review.
The Home Office has updated its ‘Using your UK Visas and Immigration account‘ page to reflect this.
Despite this, we do not recommend these clients travel without first creating a UKVI account and linking their eVisa and current passport to it. They should also travel with a copy of their online status and a share code (valid for 90 days). This is to avoid any delays or problems with carriers or at the border when travelling.
Benefits and eVisas
We have seen a response from the DWP Minister for Transformation regarding concerns raised about the termination of benefits and instructions to staff that they should:
- not terminate awards on 31 December because of expiry of a BRP/BRC alone
- support refugee customers to evidence their status where they have no identity document
- check status directly with the Home Office and take no action without first giving individuals the opportunity to provide evidence of immigration status, including using a share code
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