Biometric residence permits
Updated on: 29 May 2024
Find out who needs a biometric residence permit (BRP), and what to do if yours is lost or stolen.
eVisas
All Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards expire on 31 December 2024. Create your eVisa account now.
Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) - are no longer being issued by UKVI.
If you are an international student with visa permission to study for more than six months you will access your student visa online as an eVisa.
All existing BRP card holders must update to an eVisa. The UKVI recommend that you keep your expired BRP card for future reference.
If your BRP card is lost or stolen
Read the UK government's advice on how to report your BRP as lost or stolen.
You will not be able to use your BRP if you find it after reporting it as lost or stolen.
You can also email advint@st-andrews.ac.uk to get help from the University’s International Advisers.
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