ROULLA
Registered User
Hi Everyone, hope that you are all well!
For those of you that don't have a British passport and would like to work, you will need to apply for a biometric card, I know that some companies don't bother to check with the immigration office, but they have become a bit more vigilant. Most reputable companies are now checking as they are getting fined.
You must have a biometric residence permit (BRP) if you want to:
Your BRP will include:
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/overview
Guidance
Read the guidance about biometric residence permits if you’re applying from:
If you applied from inside the UK
Your biometric residence permit (BRP) should be sent to you by post.
You need to check and report any errors on your BRP or damage when it arrives.
If you applied from outside the UK
When your leave is granted, you’ll be issued a 30 day vignette. The vignette is valid for 30 days from the date you said you’d arrive in the UK (even if you arrive at a later date).
You’ll have to apply for another 30 day visa if you don’t travel within that 30 days.
Your decision letter will tell you:
You may get a penalty or your leave can be cancelled if you don’t pick up your BRP within 10 days of your arrival in the UK.
Application for a transfer of conditions (TOC) and a biometric immigration document by someone who already has limited leave to enter or remain in the UK: form TOC
Application For No Time Limit (NTL) And A Biometric Immigration Document By Someone Who Already Has Indefinite Leave To Enter Or Remain In The UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/423215/NTL_04-15.pdf
Remember that there are two types of application forms.
For those of you that don't have a British passport and would like to work, you will need to apply for a biometric card, I know that some companies don't bother to check with the immigration office, but they have become a bit more vigilant. Most reputable companies are now checking as they are getting fined.
You must have a biometric residence permit (BRP) if you want to:
- apply to come to the UK
- apply to extend your visa or settle in the UK
- transfer your visa to a new passport
Your BRP will include:
- your name, date and place of birth
- your fingerprints and a photo of your face (this is your ‘biometric information’)
- your immigration status and any conditions of your stay
- whether you can access public funds (eg benefits and health services)
- identity
- right to study or work in the UK
- right to any public services or benefits you’re entitled to
https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/overview
Guidance
Read the guidance about biometric residence permits if you’re applying from:
If you applied from inside the UK
Your biometric residence permit (BRP) should be sent to you by post.
You need to check and report any errors on your BRP or damage when it arrives.
If you applied from outside the UK
When your leave is granted, you’ll be issued a 30 day vignette. The vignette is valid for 30 days from the date you said you’d arrive in the UK (even if you arrive at a later date).
You’ll have to apply for another 30 day visa if you don’t travel within that 30 days.
Your decision letter will tell you:
- when your BRP will be available
- which Post Office branch you can collect it from
You may get a penalty or your leave can be cancelled if you don’t pick up your BRP within 10 days of your arrival in the UK.

Application for a transfer of conditions (TOC) and a biometric immigration document by someone who already has limited leave to enter or remain in the UK: form TOC
Application For No Time Limit (NTL) And A Biometric Immigration Document By Someone Who Already Has Indefinite Leave To Enter Or Remain In The UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/423215/NTL_04-15.pdf
Remember that there are two types of application forms.