When was the biometric residence permit introduced

They are a similar size to a photo-driving license or a credit card and contain your personal name, date of birth, gender etc. BRP cards are issued to individuals who have permission a visa to remain in the UK for more than 6 months. As per the Covid temporary concessions, when your Student visa is granted you will be issued with a vignette a sticker inside your passport which is valid for 90 days.

It is very important that you travel to the UK within this 90 days period or you will be required to re-apply for a new vignette. The letter will also confirm the collection point for your BRP. Nationals from some countries have to register with the police after they have collected their BRP.

Information on who is required to do this and how to book an appointment is outlined on our Police Registration webpage. For further information on some of the practical aspects of living and studying in Cambridge as an international student, see Arriving. Search site. International students Continuing education Executive and professional education Courses in education. Research at Cambridge.

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When you apply for your visa you will be asked for the first part of the postcode of your new UK address. You will be given the details of the post office where you will need to collect your BRP on arrival in the UK when you receive your decision letter. How can I find out more? From 31 July, if you apply for a visa valid for longer than six months and are successful, you will receive a detailed letter with your day sticker explaining exactly what to do to collect the BRP in the UK. To help us improve GOV.

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Full guidance can be found here Frequently Asked Questions Will this affect me? Full guidance can be found here From 31 July, if you apply for a visa valid for longer than six months and are successful, you will receive a detailed letter with your day sticker explaining exactly what to do to collect the BRP in the UK. Share this page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. World locations Ghana.