As part of the transition to eVisas, the government has extended until June 1, 2025, the ‘grace period’ during which expired biometric residence permits (BRPs) or EUSS biometric residence cards (BRCs) can be accepted. The previous end date was March 31, 2025.
This allows people who have a BRP or BRC which expired on or after December 31, 2024, and who continue to hold underlying immigration status, to continue to use their expired document for international travel until the new end date.
From June 2, 2025, expired BRPs and EUSS BRCs will no longer be acceptable evidence of immigration status when travelling to the UK.
Those yet to create an account to access their eVisa are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
People with indefinite leave to remain (ILR, also known as settlement) who use an ink stamp or vignette in a passport to prove their rights can continue to use their documents as they do today, including for travel, but are encouraged to make the switch to an eVisa to take advantage of the benefits it brings.
Further information is available here and here.
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