Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) Guidance

In this post we look at Biometric Residence Permits or BRPs. We look at what a Biometric Residence Permit is, who has to enrol biometric information, when a BRP is issued, travelling without a BRP and how to collect a BRP.

What is a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)?

Biometric residence permits are a form of identification and can act as proof of an individual's right to work, study or stay in the UK. They demonstrate an individual's biographic details, biometric information, immigration status and entitlements in the UK.

The term 'biometrics' refers to an individual's physical characteristics, namely fingerprints and photographs of an individual's face.

Physically, BRP cards are the size of a standard credit card. They are plastic and contain a chip for heightened security.