Visas: EU Nationals

(asked on 9th November 2021) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether biometric cards issued before 30 June 2020 are valid to allow people with an EU Settlement Scheme spousal visa to enter the UK.


Answered by
Kevin Foster Portrait
Kevin Foster
This question was answered on 17th November 2021

All unexpired biometric residence cards held by any non-EEA nationals with pre settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, are valid for travel to and entry into the UK when presented with a valid passport.

Individuals issued with cards which have expired can apply to replace them free of charge.

Visa nationals who travel outside the UK will need a document, such as an unexpired biometric residence card, for travel purposes before returning to the UK.

Individuals will not be required to prove they hold pre settled or settled status at the UK border. However, anyone who has been issued with a biometric residence card should present it if they are required to see a Border Force Officer in order to avoid delays.

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