Biometric residence permits (BRPs) have now expired and been replaced by eVisas. An eVisa is a digital record of your identity and immigration status.
- What should I do if my BRP is lost or stolen?
- What if I find my BRP after reporting it?
- How do I prove my immigration status without a BRP?
What should I do if my BRP is lost or stolen?
Before reporting your BRP as lost or stolen, check carefully in case you can find it.
If you cannot find it:
- Report your lost or stolen BRP to the Home Office.
- Make sure you can access your eVisa through your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account.
The Home Office states that you could be fined up to £1,000 and made to leave the UK if you do not report a lost or stolen BRP.
The Home Office will contact you within one working day after you report it.
What if I find my BRP after reporting it?
Once you have reported your BRP as lost or stolen, you cannot use it if you find it again.
You must destroy the card. GOV.UK advises cutting it into pieces, including through your personal details, the royal coat of arms and the biometric chip, if it has one.
How do I prove my immigration status without a BRP?
You should use your eVisa to prove your immigration status.
If you have permission to stay in the UK but have not yet accessed your eVisa, you will need a UKVI account.
Find out about accessing and using your eVisa.