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eVisas, foreign travel and benefits entitlement – an update

update taken from CAB Update – the “we” is Citizen’s Advice. Also added to the sticky on the LMP front page 

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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