E-visa support
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means UKVI is replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status and this is known as an eVisa. The documents being replaced are:
- biometric residence permits (BRP)
- biometric residence cards (BRC)
- passport endorsements, such as indefinite leave to enter wet ink stamps
- vignette stickers in passports, such as entry clearance or visa vignettes
All new BRPs expire on 31 December 2024.
If a person have permission to stay in the UK longer, they’ll switch to using an ‘eVisa’ before their BRP expires.
On 17 April 2024, Tom Pursglove, the Minister for Legal Migration and the Border, said replacing physical documents, called biometric residence permits, with a digital system “will ensure firm control over who comes here to live, work or study." Mr Pursglove added: “We’ve already taken really significant steps to digitally transform the border and immigration system, and this wider rollout of eVisas is a key part of that process. Replacing physical immigration documents with eVisas will ensure firm control over who comes here to live, work or study, strengthening border security and preventing abuse of the immigration system, while delivering cost-savings for UK taxpayers."
From April 2024 BRP holders are being emailed directly with instructions on how to create UKVI account to access their eVisa. BRP holders should visit GOV.UK/evisa for the latest information.
Lots of people are struggling to access their eVisa of a different reasons (lack of confidence, lack of digital knowledge, poor English, issues with foreign passports, age, mental issues etc.)
Local Authorities, organizations, charities can provide direct support to customers as they transition from physical immigration documents to eVisas (creating their UKVI account and accessing their eVisa). As this process will need digital skills and relevant appliances (UK Immigration: ID check app, Smartphone with NFC technology to read biometric chip in passport).
Ukrainian Resettlement Team starts to provide direct support to Ukrainian guests in Runnymede Borough Council; the following sessions are offered.
- Drop-in sessions at Revive coffee shop, Chertsey on Tuesdays: 12:30am to 14:00pm
- Runnymede Borough Council Offices, Addlestone on Mondays: 11:30am to 12:30pm
We are happy to support all Runnymede residents, who need to switch to eVisa.
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