Home Office Extends eVisa ‘Grace Period’ to 1 June 2025

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Description: The Home Office has announced a three-month extension to the ‘grace period’ for individuals transitioning fro

The Home Office has announced a three-month extension to the ‘grace period’ for individuals transitioning from physical immigration documents to the new eVisa system. Originally set to end on 31 March 2025, the grace period will now run until 1 June 2025, giving affected migrants more time to adjust to digital status.

The extension applies to holders of Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) that expire on or after 31 December 2024. As long as their underlying immigration status remains valid, these individuals can continue using their expired documents for international travel until the new deadline.

However, the Home Office has made it clear that 1 June 2025 is the final cut-off, stating: “From 2 June 2025, expired BRPs and EUSS BRCs will no longer be acceptable evidence of immigration status when traveling to the UK.”

How This Affects UK Immigrants

For many UK immigrants, the transition to digital-only status has raised concerns about accessibility and potential disruptions, especially for those unfamiliar with online systems or without easy access to digital devices. While over 4 million people have successfully switched to eVisas, an estimated 600,000 remain reliant on physical documents.

The delay follows fears that a rushed transition could create complications similar to those seen in the Windrush scandal. Many migrants still struggle with verifying their status digitally, and some worry that airlines, landlords, and employers may not yet fully understand the new system.

Minister for Migration and Citizenship, Seema Malhotra, emphasised that the extension aims to make the transition smoother. She urged anyone who has not yet set up their eVisa account to do so immediately.

With the final deadline set, affected individuals should ensure they have access to their eVisa before physical documents become obsolete. The Home Office continues to provide guidance, and further information is available in its updated media factsheet.

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