The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced updates to the United Kingdom’s visa and immigration processes, as reported by the British High Commission.
All existing physical visa documents will be completely replaced by Electronic Visas (E-Visas) in the UK as of January 1, 2025.
The information was contained in an advisory signed by the Ministry’s Acting Director for Information and Public Affairs Bureau, Victor N. A. Adamah, on November 4.
Per the new directive, existing forms of physical documentation for proving immigration status in the UK, such as visas stamped in passports, biometric residence permits (BRP), and biometric residence cards (BRC), will no longer be accepted beyond December 31, 2024.
Individuals planning to reside in the UK for more than six months in the new year should now apply for E-Visas, the Ministry said.
The update also applies to those holding valid BRPs, including permissions to live, work, or study in the UK, as all BRP cards are set to expire at the end of this year.
For those travelling outside the UK during the holiday season, the Ministry strongly recommends securing E-Visa approval before December 31, 2024, to avoid complications when re-entering the UK in the new year.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
