Hi All,
Thought I'd throw some light to this topic, for two reasons:
1. I went through a similar problem in Nov-Dec 2022
2. So that others can benefit from my experience.
I had gone through this post when I was dealing with this issue of not having a BRP but having a digital visa, and had noted that no clear answer had been found till then. Anyway adding some insights to this conversation:
Had applied for the Visa using the app, and received an email from gov.uk, that the application was successful, however it stated that 'you can prove your immigration status online', and stated nothing about a BRP - so the exact same situation as some have mentioned above.
I had raised this with my lawyers in the UK, and was informed that if you are a 'Visa National' (countries like India - since some of the people who have commented above are originally from IN), you WILL be provided a BRP along with your online immigration status check, and a BRP is mandatory to clear Indian emigration (when flying back from IN). If you are NOT provided a BRP, that indicates that Gov.uk has either categorised your visa incorrectly (as a Non Visa National) - OR - they have accidentally sent out the application success email without details about your BRP.
I reached out to some other people on Reddit, and realised that this is a common problem, and a lot of people (Visa Nationals) have faced this in the last 6 months or so.
There is a very high chance (about 99%), that after a week or two weeks of your original VISA success email, you will receive an email from gov.uk - saying that your BRP is out for delivery. This happened with me, and many others who were witnessing the same issue. Note, that the original email said nothing about a BRP, this 'BRP out for delivery email' was completely random and was about 1.5 - 2 weeks down the line.
Therefore my advice would be to wait for atleast 2 weeks. Post that - if the above has not happened, you should write to your local MP, I have added a link below which you can use to find which MP looks after your area. They can then help drive your case with gov.uk of incorrect classification of Visa / non issuance of BRP. I know a few Redditors who took this route as well.
Please check on online if the country you are holding a passport of is a Visa National Country or a Non Visa National Country - the above is only relevant for Visa National Countries, that require a BRP.
Difference Between Visa and Non Visa Nationals (from Google): Visa nationals, unlike non-visa nationals, require entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a visitor. Non-visa nationals, conversely, do not require entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a visitor. Visitors from these countries, legally, make applications at the border for permission to enter the UK.
Links to support the above:
Find your Local MP:
https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
