Crisis Guide
Wrong Information on My Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
BRP errors must be corrected within 10 working days of receipt by reporting via gov.uk; new BRPs are free if Home Office error and £19 if applicant error.
Key fact
10 working days to report errors before fee applies
Step-by-step
- 1Inspect the BRP within 10 working days of receipt.
- 2Common errors: wrong name spelling, wrong date of birth, wrong visa expiry.
- 3Report via the gov.uk "BRP error" form within 10 working days for free correction.
- 4After 10 days, fee is £19 (Home Office error) or £69 (applicant error).
- 5Send the incorrect BRP back; new one issued in 5–10 working days.
Common pitfalls
- !Travelling on a BRP with errors can cause problems at re-entry to the UK — fix before any travel.