Great Britain is no longer a member of the European Union. That is why there were some changes in the legal system. If you are planning to travel to the United Kingdom in the near future, especially for longer than 6 months, you have to bear in mind that obtaining some documents will be necessary for you. One of them is a residence permit. So, how to apply for a residence permit? Read this article and find your answers!
What is a Biometric Residence Permit?
A Biometric Residence Permit is a document that chiefly allows you to stay or work legally on the territory of the UK for a period longer than 6 months. However, you may also find it useful to confirm your:
- identity
- right to public services or other benefits that you are allowed to receive.
How to apply for a residence permit?
A residence permit is issued only in some cases. What they have in common is the fact that you do not have to apply for it separately. You will be given it while receiving, for instance, your visa. You will also receive it if you:
- want to reside in the United Kingdom and apply to settle in it
- extend your visa (longer than 6 months)
- want to come to the UK for more than 6 months and apply for it
- change your passport and therefore transfer your visa to it.
What data can I find on a residence permit?
As a document that can confirm your identity, a Biometric Residence Permit contain your data, such as:
- name and surname
- place and date of birth
- biometric information (fingerprints and photo)
- your status as an immigrant and any conditions, if applicable.
Apart from that, a residence permit shows whether you can access public funds, such as health services.
Learn more:
- Everything you need to know about a residence permit
- What to do if your UK residence permit is lost/stolen?
- How to replace a UK residence permit that has expired?
- How to replace your visa with a UK Biometric Residence Permit?
- Work residence permit
- When apply for a BRP?
- Changing information of your BRP
- How many photos do you need for a BRP?
- Family residence permit
- Student residence permit
- UK residence card
