Can I travel without BRP but with an ILR stamp in my old passport? [closed]

I really need some help here. My BRP was stolen a few days ago by a pickpocket. I have reported the matter to the police and the home office's website. I do intend to replace it.

However I will be travelling next week (bearing in mind it'll be the long Easter weekend) this week, thus getting a premium service appointment is near impossible, unless I am willing to pay an additional another extra £75 on top of the £640 premium service fee! I do still have my old ILR stamp in my old expired passport.

Can I still travel back to the UK with this? Will I have an issue getting a replacement BRP the normal way when I'm back?

Thank you for any advice.

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Best Answer

You have two issues: no BRP and an expired passport. While your ILR is in the passport, that document is no longer valid and, without the BRP which contains your visa details, it is unlikey you would be allowed entry into the UK. It requires both a valid passport and BRP.

As an aside, leaving the UK, where would you be able to travel? Without any valid travel documents, a carrier may not allow you to board, although some might for travel directly to your country of origin (should it allow entry with expired passport)?

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Can I travel back to UK without BRP card?

We strongly recommend that you apply for a single entry replacement BRP visa at the nearest British Embassy or Consulate. This visa is a vignette (sticker) in your passport issued for one month and will enable you to re-enter the UK. This visa may take a few weeks to obtain.

Do I need BRP if I have ILR?

ILR holders are not obligated to have a BRP, but it can be beneficial for a number of reasons. It offers a widely-recognised form of identification and proof of UK rights, and can be used to travel in and out of the UK.

Can I travel with my ILR?

You should take your BRP with you if you travel outside the UK otherwise you may be refused re-entry to the UK. If you stay outside the UK, Ireland or the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey), for 2 or more years at a time your ILE or ILR will automatically end.

Can I travel to UK with visa on old passport?

Prove your right to work in the UKYou cannot use a valid visa in your expired passport to prove you have the right to work in the UK. You must replace your visa with a biometric residence permit.

Countries you can visit on ILR \u0026 BRP (UK) | #saynotowar

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