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Biometric residence permits (BRP) - what they are, personal data, how to report problems.
A biometric residence permit (BRP) can be used to confirm your: identity…
You’ll be asked to provide your fingerprints and photo (‘biometric…
If you made your visa or immigration application from inside the UK, your…
If you applied for your immigration status (for example, your visa) from…
You may be able to prove your immigration status a different way if you…
If there’s a problem with your BRP when it arrives, report it within 10…
You can report your biometric residence permit (BRP) lost or stolen from…
What you need to do when your biometric residence permit (BRP) expires…
You can apply for a biometric residence permit (BRP) to replace the visa…
Report a change of address, personal details or circumstances if you have a visa or biometric residence permit (BRP), or if you've applied for one
You must report any changes in your circumstances if you’re in the UK and…
You must report any changes if you’re in the UK and have either: got a…
How you report a change of circumstances depends on how you applied and…
Get your documents returned if you've made a UK visa, immigration or citizenship application but need them back urgently
How to apply for a document to travel outside the UK if you're not British and you cannot use or get your own national passport.
How to transfer your visa from an old passport to a new passport or biometric residence permit, or replace your visa.
Form to ask bank to confirm certificates (BCVS) when applying for a UK visa in the Philippines.
Form to withdraw your UK visa application in Warsaw and get your passport back.
Form to withdraw your UK visa application in Moscow and get your passport back.
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