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eVisas
27 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
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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