Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

eVisas

27 February 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Seema Malhotra Lab Co-op Feltham and Heston

Immigration

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Office is extending the validity period for BRPs and EUSS BRCs that expired on or after December 31, 2024, until June 1, 2025.
  • The Home Office encourages individuals to set up a UKVI account for eVisa usage.
  • The statement covers the progress of eVisa implementation in the UK immigration system.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the progress of eVisa implementation in the UK immigration system.

Action requested

The Home Office is extending the validity period for BRPs and EUSS BRCs that expired on or after December 31, 2024, until June 1, 2025. They also encourage individuals to set up a UKVI account and use eVisas for their immigration status.

Key facts

  • The number of people who had created a UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) account to access an eVisa is just over 4 million as of January 2025.
  • An additional 600k immigration status holders are estimated to need to set up their UKVI accounts to access their eVisas.
  • The validity period for BRPs and EUSS BRCs that expired after December 31, 2024, is being extended until June 1, 2025.
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