The UK government has announced it will implement a new visa system beginning in 2025. It says that the current paperwork visa will be replaced with an E-visa system starting in 2025, thereby enabling quicker travel and processing for tourists, employees, and students.
The government's aim is to replace Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) paperwork with electronic visas known as e-visas. A biometric residency permit is a document issued by the UK that contains a migrant's biographical information and biometric data, showing their status as an immigrant and their rights.
To use e-visas before their BRP expiration, those whose BRPs expire after December 31, 2024, must first register for a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. UKVI account is transitioning to digital immigration, replacing traditional paper-based documentation such as Biometric Residence Permits, Biometric Residence Cards, passport endorsements, and visa sticker stickers in passports. People must create a UKVI account to switch to e-visas; this will not impact their immigration status or the duration of their UK visa.
Travel to the UK will likely become
more efficient after December 2024. Before it expires, holders of physical
documents, such as BRPs, must convert to the e-visa system. A valid UKVI
passport will be necessary starting in January 2025, doing away with the
requirement for large documentation. Physical documentation is still necessary
to get access, though.
All visa holders, including those with family, graduate, student, and skilled worker statuses including those with health and care status are affected by this change. Travellers from the UK will be able to utilize e-visas, which will replace the requirement for paper visas; however, they will still need to carry their present ones until 2024. Convenience, efficiency, and security are all provided by e-visas, which are less susceptible to theft or forgery, quicker to get immigration information, and securely kept online.
The United Kingdom is in the process of putting into place a digital immigration system, which is a big step forward for both authorities and immigrants. As the government continues to roll out this revolutionary effort, further information will be provided.
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