Expired EUSS BRCs and BRPs are no longer valid for travel
If you have status under the EUSS you may have previously used documents such as an EUSS Biometric Residence Card (BRC) or a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) to travel. However, the UK has now fully transitioned to a digital immigration system.
From June 1, 2025, expired EUSS BRCs and BRPs will no longer be accepted as proof of immigration status for travel to the UK.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) is considering the implications of the wider Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and eVisa roll out, the impact on EUSS BRC and BRP holders and the support available for citizens and carriers.
If you have applied to the EUSS and have experienced any issues travelling, then the IMA would like to hear from you. This will help us to understand if there are any challenges being faced with the new digital system.
If you have been granted status under the EUSS, then you will already have an eVisa. You can check your eVisa by logging into your UKVI account.
Your eVisa can be accessed through your UKVI account. Before you travel, it is very important that you ensure any travel documents linked to your UKVI account are up to date, and that all your information is correct.
You should also generate a share code to prove your immigration status prior to travelling. You can show your share code to your travel provider if they request it. A share code is valid for 90 days.
The IMA is working with other organisations to understand the challenges for citizens while travelling. Here are some useful contacts, should you need further help.
The IMA encourages any EUSS applicant, who has experienced any difficulties travelling, to tell us about their experiences via our dedicated inbox at travel@ima-citizensrights.org.uk
If you want to find out more, please see summary of information in our fact sheet.