Important Update: UK eVisa Transition Period Extended to 1 June 2025

Updated on 4 March 2025 to reflect the latest Home Office announcement extending the eVisa transition period.

Emma Okenyi

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The UK government is moving towards a fully digital immigration system, replacing Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) with eVisas. Initially, the transition period was set to end on 31 March 2025, but the Home Office has now extended the grace period to 1 June 2025.

What This Means for You

If your BRP or EUSS BRC expired on or after 31 December 2024, but you still hold valid immigration status, you must ensure you can access your eVisa when traveling internationally, as an expired BRP alone is not sufficient for travel.

At Paragon Law, we advise individuals to carry a printed copy of their eVisa confirmation as a precaution, in case of any technical difficulties when accessing their status online. Having a backup document may help prevent disruptions when traveling.

From 2 June 2025, expired BRPs and EUSS BRCs will no longer be accepted as proof of immigration status for travel. Individuals will need to rely on their eVisa or alternative documentation to demonstrate their status.

What Is an eVisa?

An eVisa is a secure digital record of your UK immigration status. It replaces physical immigration documents, allowing you to:

✔ Prove your status online when traveling, working, or renting property.

✔ Easily update personal details via a government portal.

✔ Avoid the risk of losing a physical document like a BRP or BRC.

How to Access Your eVisa

The Home Office has advised that migrants with valid UK immigration status should create a UKVI account to access and manage their eVisa. If you haven’t set up your account yet, we strongly recommend doing so as soon as possible.

For official guidance, visit the Home Office update here.

How to Transition from BRP to eVisa?

Switching to an E-Visa allows you to access and prove your immigration status digitally. Here’s what you need to do:

Create a UKVI Account: Start here with a step-by-step guidance.
Use Your Expired BRP for Setup: For those who have not created a UKVI account by 1 January 2025, it will still be possible to set one up in 2025 using your expired BRP.

Support for Vulnerable Clients

There are a number of support services for vulnerable individuals transitioning to eVisas . These include:

Need Assistance?

At Paragon Law, we understand that immigration processes can be complex. If you need help:

🔹 Transitioning to an eVisa

🔹 Understanding how the new rules affect you

🔹 Ensuring you have the right documentation after 1 June 2025

Our expert immigration lawyers are here to assist you. Book a consultation today.

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