ILR - BRP Card expires thru longresidence

[longresidence]

Hi experts,

I need solid reply for my queries please

1) I need to renew my ILR (thru long residence) BRP card which is about to expires in April 2023 and I have to travel to India for 3 weeks in Mid-january. So, I just wanted to know how long it takes to get new BRP card

2) what is the fees?

3) Could someone please send me the right link to apply online?

4) Any basic interview before dropping the docs or/and picking the renewal BRP card?

5) what are the docs that I need to submit online for BRP ILR renewal ?

6) any fast track if applicable what is the fees please ?

7) as my BRP ILR card expires in April 2023, so can I go to India in January 2023 and come back here. Any issues at the immigration desks as my BRP card expires in just over 2 months ?

Please please please I need urgent reply based on this I need to plan it and apply.

Many thanks in advance

Regards,

Longresidence

[contorted_svy]

Documents needed:

- Proof of address
You must include proof of your identity in the form of documents confirming your name and address, such as:

your UK driving licence
a council tax statement
a utility bill
a bank statement
a letter from a GP containing your full name and address

- Original document showing grant of settlement, such as a vignette, passport, or RON 60 letter

- Any passport you have held since you have been granted settlement, including expired passports

- Consent form

- Current Biometric Residence Permit

The fee to pay is £75.20. No fast track service that I could find.

This is the link to apply https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1665433767

Apparently it takes up to 8 weeks to get a new one, but I don't know how early you can apply to replace it (unless it's lost or stolen).

[contorted_svy]

Sorry can't edit my previous post anymore - other users have reported much longer waiting times for a new BRP. Advice given to other users has been to apply for renewal 6 months before expiry eea-route-applications/biometric-reside ... p#p2088638

[meself2]

as my BRP ILR card expires in April 2023, so can I go to India in January 2023 and come back here. Any issues at the immigration desks as my BRP card expires in just over 2 months ?

This should be fine, since the ILR status doesn't expire - the card does. So you can apply when you're back and just wait for a few months till you have a new BRP.

[AmazonianX]

as my BRP ILR card expires in April 2023, so can I go to India in January 2023 and come back here. Any issues at the immigration desks as my BRP card expires in just over 2 months ?

This should be fine, since the ILR status doesn't expire - the card does. So you can apply when you're back and just wait for a few months till you have a new BRP.

Provided the BRP is still valid when returning so that airline employers allow him to board.

[longresidence]

Sorry can't edit my previous post anymore - other users have reported much longer waiting times for a new BRP. Advice given to other users has been to apply for renewal 6 months before expiry eea-route-applications/biometric-reside ... p#p2088638

Thanks for the reply mate.

1) But the link you have sent me doesn't say that renewal. And only says that Lost, replace, transfer, damage and expired.

2) And also not sure which one I need to select whether BRP or BRC. Currently I am holding ILR thru 10 years long residency. Really confusing alot

3) And also do i need to send the Biometric card back to them once i apply ILR renewal online

4) can I also travel outside the UK whilst my ILR renewal is under process if I don't send my card to them as per above point 3

Thanks for the valid inputs and appreciate same response from everyone

Thanks
Longresidence

Please correct me all the above queries

[meself2]

) But the link you have sent me doesn't say that renewal. And only says that Lost, replace, damage and expired.

If it reaches the expiration date, it's expired, so it fits the terms.

You can use this form to get a biometric residence permit (BRP) if you are in the UK and if:

your BRP or other immigration document is lost, stolen, damaged
your BRP or other immigration document has expired after you have received indefinite leave to remain

2) And also not sure which one I need to select whether BRP or BRC. Currently I am holding ILR thru 10 years long residency. Really confusing alot

BRP

[longresidence]

Hi Immigration Board,

Please respond the above as a matter of urgency

Many thanks in advance

LongResidence

[Ticktack]

Sorry can't edit my previous post anymore - other users have reported much longer waiting times for a new BRP. Advice given to other users has been to apply for renewal 6 months before expiry eea-route-applications/biometric-reside ... p#p2088638

Thanks for the reply mate.

1) But the link you have sent me doesn't say that renewal. And only says that Lost, replace, transfer, damage and expired.It says enough with replacement and expired to clearly define it.

2) And also not sure which one I need to select whether BRP or BRC. Currently I am holding ILR thru 10 years long residency. Really confusing alot You currently have a BRP so that's what you're renewing

3) And also do i need to send the Biometric card back to them once i apply ILR renewal online You would be signposted on what to do. But Yes, you'd need to cut it up and return it.

4) can I also travel outside the UK whilst my ILR renewal is under process if I don't send my card to them as per above point 3 I wouldn't advise that. But technically, it should let you board a flight if it's still valid. Then you can deal with the UK immigration when you land.

Thanks for the valid inputs and appreciate same response from everyone

Thanks
Longresidence

Please correct me all the above queries

[zimba]

ILR status is permanent and it does NOT expire, only the card does. A BRP replacement application is NOT an immigration application or a new ILR application. BRP replacement can take up to 6 months

[longresidence]

ILR status is permanent and it does NOT expire, only the card does. A BRP replacement application is NOT an immigration application or a new ILR application. BRP replacement can take up to 6 months

Thanks mate.

1) Just wanted to understand what docs that I need to submit along with my application
2) Do I need to submit all these docs even for BRP replacement (renewal). So strange. Please see screenshots for this BRP docs 1 and BRP docs 2.
3) Do I need to send my original Indian current and expired passports as well?
4) Do I have to attend the dropping centre and give all my docs, passports and BRP or send it all by post?

Please I need experts to answer this.
Many thanks in advance

LongResidence

[zimba]

No physical documents are taken from you. You must attend a biometrics appointment

[longresidence]

No physical documents are taken from you. You must attend a biometrics appointment

Appreciate your quick response.

But when you look at the attached screenshots in earlier reply and it clearly says that PASSPORTS MUST BE ORIGINALS and along with other docs also originals and copies...so just trying to understand what exactly?

or

Will they just check originals at the time of dropping biometrics and giving them back straight away?

Thanks in advance mate

[zimba]

No physical documents are taken from you. You must attend a biometrics appointment

Appreciate your quick response.

But when you look at the attached screenshots in earlier reply and it clearly says that PASSPORTS MUST BE ORIGINALS and along with other docs also originals and copies...so just trying to understand what exactly?

or

Will they just check originals at the time of dropping biometrics and giving them back straight away?

Thanks in advance mate

First of all you uploaded those screenshots with your name on them. This exposed your identity to theft and scams here so they have been removed

I repeat again that since 2018, NO physical document is taken from the applicants. It is ALL digital scans during submission. No original is taken from you at the appointment

[longresidence]

No physical documents are taken from you. You must attend a biometrics appointment

Appreciate your quick response.

But when you look at the attached screenshots in earlier reply and it clearly says that PASSPORTS MUST BE ORIGINALS and along with other docs also originals and copies...so just trying to understand what exactly?

or

Will they just check originals at the time of dropping biometrics and giving them back straight away?

Thanks in advance mate

First of all you uploaded those screenshots with your name on them. This exposed your identity to theft and scams here so they have been removed

I repeat again that since 2018, NO physical document is taken from the applicants. It is ALL digital scans during submission. No original is taken from you at the appointment

Really really thanks for this doing.

Please check your private message

[longresidence]

ILR status is permanent and it does NOT expire, only the card does. A BRP replacement application is NOT an immigration application or a new ILR application. BRP replacement can take up to 6 months

Thanks for the reply mate

As I am applying for BRP (ILR) renewal not new ILR application and even though it takes max 6 months to get my new renewal BRP card.

My BRP will expire in 2 months if I planned to go abroad and come back to the UK. So, any issues at the air port immigration either in india or here if my BRP for ILR holder is about to expire in 2 months but I have enough validity expiry for my passport ?

And also this is the below link ..right ? that I need to apply for BRP renewal (for IRL holders)
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-service
and select this (Update, replace or transfer your biometric residence permit (BRP)..right? If I am correct

Awaiting your prompt response experts

Thanks

[AmazonianX]

So far the BRP card still indicates some validity on it you should have any issue.

[zimba]

You have been given the appropriate advice several times on this thread. BRP is valid for travel until expiry. The link is correct

[longresidence]

So far the BRP card still indicates some validity on it you should have any issue.

Thanks for the response

Are you saying I should have no issue..right? I think by mistake you didn't say 'NO' in your reply.

Anyway Thanks for this

[longresidence]

You have been given the appropriate advice several times on this thread. BRP is valid for travel until expiry. The link is correct

Many thanks for the valuable inputs mate..Appreciate your response

Just double checking that's it..noted down your point anyway

Understood your point, I can travel with BRP and come back as long as BRP is still in validity... not like passport rule that we should not travel if passport expires in 6 months...


Thanks mate

[AmazonianX]

So far the BRP card still indicates some validity on it you should have any issue.

Thanks for the response

Are you saying I should have no issue..right? I think by mistake you didn't say 'NO' in your reply.

Anyway Thanks for this

Correct, you should not have any issue so far BRP still valid and goes for advice you had from gurus already