Crisis Guide
Lost or Stolen UK BRP — Replacement Process
Report a lost or stolen UK Biometric Residence Permit within 3 months and apply for a replacement at gov.uk; if you’re abroad you must apply for a Replacement BRP visa first.
Key fact
£56 replacement fee in the UK
Step-by-step
- 1Report the loss/theft within 3 months: report online at gov.uk and to police if stolen (get a crime reference number).
- 2If in UK: apply for replacement BRP via gov.uk for £56.
- 3If abroad: you must apply for a Replacement BRP visa (single-entry) at the local visa centre, then collect a new BRP within 10 days of UK arrival.
- 4Provide biometrics again as required.
- 5Replacement BRP issued in ~5–10 working days.
Common pitfalls
- !Don’t travel abroad without your BRP — you’ll need a Replacement BRP visa to re-enter (£147 + extra delay).