The Home Office will no longer be issuing replacement or new BRP cards. Non-British/Irish students will need to ensure that they have created a UKVI account to access their eVisa and link this to their travel document(s). The University is required by law to check continued Right to Study following the expiry of BRP cards on 31 December 2024. This forms part of the visa conditions with the University.
UKVI Instructions:
Step 1: Creating a UKVI account https://www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa. If you do not already an account you create one with your most recent BRP card (even if it has now expired). You can watch a UK Government video on how to do this. You should keep your old BRP card (if you have one) as it contains biometric data which may be useful for future applications.
Step 2: Confirming your identity (if using a PC you will need to download the app on a smart phone to access the selfie function/take a photo of the BRP card).
Step 3: Linking your UKVI account to access your eVisa (please note this may take a few days).
Step 4: Updating your details https://www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immigration-account-details/update-your-ukvi-account to ensure your current travel document/passport is linked. If the UKVI account does not have the correct travel document you may face delays when travelling.
Step 5: Generating a share code https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status so that you can view and prove your immigration status to the University. You can use the View and Prove “other” option as a Student (the share code you generate should begin with the letter ‘S’).
UKVI Support:
- For help in setting up a UKVI account or accessing your eVisa (webchat) https://ukimmigration-support-webchat.homeoffice.gov.uk/evisa. This is a virtual agent and live chat which can provide automated responses. If your query cannot be resolved it will redirect you to the UKVI Resolution Centre, telephone lines are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
- How to report an error with your eVisa https://www.gov.uk/report-error-evisa
- UKVI account recovery if you have lost access to your telephone or email you used to get security codes. https://update-your-details.homeoffice.gov.uk/account-recovery/help
- To update your details please see the link in Step 4 above.
- If you do not have access to a smart phone and are unable to use a family member or friend’s device (no data is stored on the device after the transaction) there is in-person support from an Assisted Digital provider https://www.gov.uk/assisted-digital-help-online-applications. Please note a smart phone will not be needed to use the UKVI account once it is set up.
If you have any further questions, please email the Visa and Immigration Team immigration-support@nottingham.ac.uk. Please include your student ID number in any correspondence.