UK Border Agency has anoounced that from Wednesday 29 February, all applicants in the UK will need to obtain a biometric residence permit if they are applying to stay for more than 6 months. This includes applicants for permission to settle here (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’).
To obtain a permit, applicants will need to enrol their biometric information (fingerprints and facial image).
If you are applying in the UK on or after this date (whether applying by post, in person or online), you should use the correct application form. Please pay careful attention to the date shown on the cover of the application form.
If you are applying in person at one of the public enquiry offices using premium service, and you have booked an appointment on or after 29 February, you must take the correct application form with you to avoid any delays.
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