Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) expiring on 31 December 2024

At first, UKVI will contact a limited number of visa holders (around 30,000 student visa holders) by email to take part in a trial run of the new system. Therefore, the option to create a UKVI account is currently available by invitation only.

If you haven't been invited yet, you can’t create an account. However, you can prepare in advance by signing up for updates from UKVI about these changes and reading about what it means for you.

If you haven't heard or received anything from UKVI, there's no need to worry - the transition from BRPs to eVisas for current holders is expected to take several months.

As it's a phased process, others may receive invitations to register their accounts before you. This isn't cause for concern; UKVI will contact you in due course to register your new account. Unfortunately, we can’t provide a specific timeframe for when you might hear from UKVI.

If you hold another visa type, please refer to UKVI’s website to see how the changes may impact you.

This article will be updated as information is released by UKVI.

If you have any questions or concerns about the length of your visa, or how any changes to your study might impact your visa, please contact the Visa & International Student Advice team.