Guidance

Biometric residence permits: applicant and sponsor information

Use this information to understand how to apply for a biometric residence permit or learn whether prospective staff can work in the UK.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
6 April 2014
Last updated
27 February 2025 — See all updates

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Biometric residence permits: general information for applicants, employers and sponsors

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This leaflet explains the Home Office process for applying for a biometric residence permit and how employers can check that prospective employees have a right to work in the UK.

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Published 6 April 2014
Last updated 27 February 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated as expired BRPs should be carried when travelling to the UK before or on 1 June 2025.

  2. Updated the section 'Biometric residence permits near to the end date?' with information about using a biometric residence permit that expires on or after 31 December 2024.

  3. Added accessible HTML version of guidance.

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  11. updated guidance to reflect administrative review changes

  12. First published.

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