{"id":245589,"date":"2024-11-04T21:31:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T21:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/04\/uk-to-switch-to-e-visas-in-2025-phasing-out-physical-visa-documentation\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T21:31:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T21:31:17","slug":"uk-to-switch-to-e-visas-in-2025-phasing-out-physical-visa-documentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/04\/uk-to-switch-to-e-visas-in-2025-phasing-out-physical-visa-documentation\/","title":{"rendered":"UK to switch to E-Visas in 2025, phasing out physical visa documentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a new visa policy from the United Kingdom (UK), set to take effect on January 1, 2025, that will impact all travellers to the UK for extended stays.<\/p>\n<p>The UK government has announced that it will be replacing all physical visa documentation with Electronic Visas (E-Visas), including current physical visas in passports, Biometric Residence Permits (BRP), and Biometric Residence Cards (BRC).<\/p>\n<p>According to the British High Commission, these documents will no longer be valid beyond December 31, 2024. The new E-Visa system is designed to streamline visa processing and increase security.<\/p>\n<p>Key Points:<\/p>\n<p>Transition to E-Visas: Starting January 1, 2025, all individuals planning to stay in the UK for more than six months will need to apply for an E-Visa. The E-Visa will be the only valid document for long-term stays.<\/p>\n<p>BRP Expiry: Holders of Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) with permissions to live, work, or study in the UK must transition to E-Visas, as all BRP cards will expire on December 31, 2024, regardless of their original expiration date.<\/p>\n<p>Travel Advisory: The Ministry advises those planning to travel outside the UK during the holiday season to secure their E-Visas before December 31, 2024, to avoid complications with re-entry.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in an advisory signed by the Ministry\u2019s Acting Director for Information and Public Affairs Bureau, Victor N. A. 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