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Help needed on lost BRP card
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:02 am
by stevenzhang
I have just had my citizenship ceremony this morning. The lady mentioned that I need to return the BRP card once I have received the certificate. However, I cannot find my BRP and it may be lost..
Can anyone give me some suggestion on what to do? What should I do if I cannot find my BRP card in the end?
Many thanks for your help!
Re: Help needed on lost BRP card
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:17 am
by alterhase58
You could/should report it as lost here:
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence- ... en-damaged.
As you have a copy of the card (presumably) send a copy to the BRP Returns address with a cover letter explaining the situation and include the reference number you get when you have reported it as lost.
Clearly it's no longer valid as you are a British citizen now.
Re: Help needed on lost BRP card
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:31 am
by stevenzhang
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:17 am
You could/should report it as lost here:
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence- ... en-damaged.
As you have a copy of the card (presumably) send a copy to the BRP Returns address with a cover letter explaining the situation and include the reference number you get when you have reported it as lost.
Clearly it's no longer valid as you are a British citizen now.
Should I send the letter now or after receiving the certificate?
Re: Help needed on lost BRP card
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:30 am
by alterhase58
Probably best to wait for your certificate - final poof of citizenship.
Re: Help needed on lost BRP card
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:29 pm
by stevenzhang
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:30 am
Probably best to wait for your certificate - final poof of citizenship.
Ah...I just posted the letter out (acting too quickly)... wish it won't cause any trouble

Re: Help needed on lost BRP card
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:15 pm
by alterhase58
Should be fine - we haven't seen any reports that applicants got into trouble over returning the BRP.