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ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:10 pm
by Y85K
Hello,

I have an indefinite leave to remain on my expired passport. My new passport does not have the ILR. Am I right in assuming that I need to apply for the BRP (NTL)?

Also, I did a biometric test at the UK embassy in Canada when I initially applied for my spousal visa. So would they have records of this from my previous test or would I need to do the biometric test again?

If I need to re-do the test, do I need to do a biometric test after sending in my application? And where can these be done? Will I receive a notification from home office telling me to do the biometric test?

Cost for BRP(NTL) is £308 does this include the biometric test?

Thank you in advance!

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:14 pm
by CR001
If you are required to enroll your biometrics again (it is not a test), this is done once HO sends you a letter asking you to do it which will have a barcode on specific to you. Take the letter to the Post Office, pay the £19-20 fee and enroll them there.

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:23 pm
by Y85K
CR001 wrote:If you are required to enroll your biometrics again (it is not a test), this is done once HO sends you a letter asking you to do it which will have a barcode on specific to you. Take the letter to the Post Office, pay the £19-20 fee and enroll them there.
Thanks Char!


Does anyone know how long it takes to get the BRP (NTL)? I will need my passport in July to travel to Canada.

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:27 pm
by CR001
By post it can take a few weeks to a few months.

For an extra £500, you can apply in person for a same day process, see link below and 'NTL'.

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-booking

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:47 pm
by Y85K
Does the BRP (NTL) have an expiry date? Let's say I move to another country and live there for a few years, will I be able to come back to the UK with this BRP (NTL)?

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:49 pm
by CR001
The BRP card expires after 10 years and has to be renewed. Just like a drivers licence.

If you leave the UK and move abroad for 2 or more years, ILR is automatically lost. Short visits to the UK does not maintain ILR status.

Suggest you apply for citizenship to avoid losing the right to live in the UK.

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:58 am
by vinny
Y85K wrote:I have an indefinite leave to remain on my expired passport. My new passport does not have the ILR. Am I right in assuming that I need to apply for the BRP (NTL)?
Perhaps not necessary. But as CR001 mentioned, ILR status may be lost if absent from the UK for more than 2 years.

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:33 pm
by RemiForeman
hi everyone,

my NTL BRP is only valid for 10 years which means i would have to apply for a new one at the end, paid 308 quid.

my question, would i pay another £308(I am sure in 10 years the price will be significantly higher) to renew my brp.
thanks

Re: ILR to BRP(NTL)

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:58 pm
by Richard W
RemiForeman wrote:my question, would i pay another £308(I am sure in 10 years the price will be significantly higher) to renew my brp.
The current renewal fee is £56. Biometrics and postage of the application are extra.