shaz007 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:11 pm
HI ALL,
I am in a stress at the moment , I recently got my ILR approved in the month of MArch and than recently I just lost my wallet and lost my ILR BRP, I have seen replacement ILR BRP takes 6 months that's insane and I am not sure I am looking at the right area or if you guys know can help me point me to the right direction, I have paid £75 Replacement fee but it is showing that i need to book appointment and go through the whole process of ILR?
Please can seniors help me in this matter, I need to travel for work and stuck
MAny thanks
First of all, you must report your BRP as lost. A BRP replacement application is NOT an immigration application and you will NOT be going through the whole ILR process. However, you must enrol your Biometrics again, hence the appointment. The process will take between 4 - 6 months.
If you need to travel you may choose to leave and apply for a 'BRP replacement visa' from outside the UK. This also may take weeks so you need to plan accordingly.
You cannot apply for a replacement BRP outside the UK. Instead, you’ll need to apply for a ‘replacement BRP visa’, which lets you re-enter the UK once only. It costs £154.
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence- ... en-damaged
Maybe next time, do NOT carry an important document like a BRP in your wallet
Advice is given based on my personal research and experience only. Do NOT contact me via private message for immigration advice
