CIOB People: Migrant Workforce: Are You Ready for the Transition to eVisas?

Manager Sean Rhodes, writing for CIOB People, outlines the UK’s upcoming transition to a fully digital immigration system, as the Home Office phases out physical biometric residence permits (BRPs) starting October 31. BRP holders must register for an eVisa by December 31 to streamline proof of their immigration status online.

Employers are advised to support employees through the registration process, while workers should keep details updated in their UKVI accounts to avoid issues such as border delays. This shift is part of broader digitalisation efforts in UK immigration, including the 2025 launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.

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