If you have a biometric residence permit You can use your valid or expired BRP to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa. If your BRP expired on 31 December 2024 and you still have permission to stay in the UK, you should continue to carry your BRP with you when you travel to the UK until 31 March 2025.
The UK's biometric residence permit (BRP) is a secure immigration document which enables foreign nationals to travel to the UK and prove their right to stay, work or study in the UK. It can also be used as a form of identification within the UK. However, it is not recognised by the EU as a valid travel document.
If you have a BRP and you leave the UK and want to re-enter you will need to show it at the border (along with with your passport) to confirm your immigration status. Please note the biometric residence permit is not a travel document on its own and therefore will need to be shown alongside a passport at the border.
No, you cannot enter the UK while your visa application is being processed. You must wait until your visa is approved and issued before you can travel to the UK. If you attempt to enter the UK without a valid visa, you may be denied entry at the border.
Re: Travel outside after submitting the application You can travel while your application is processed, but you will need to return your BRP after you get citizenship. After you apply for a UK passport you won't be able to travel as you need to send your current passport.
You must collect your BRP within 10 days of your arrival in the UK; this can be done at LSHTM or at the allocated post office. You will need to bring your decision letter.
Your financial documents must meet specific financial requirements to prevent a visa refusal. You must have the correct funds for 28 consecutive days before you submit your online visa application form.
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Italy, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: as a tourist. to visit family or friends.
As a UK resident, you can apply for a French Schengen visa, which will allow you to travel to France and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. A UK resident is anyone with a Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) card, UK Residence Permit or Channel Island stamp in their passport.