How to Report a BRP Change of Address

The process allows you to change your address only. You can do so without having to apply for a new BRP. The form you need to complete will depend on whether:

• You already applied for a BRP but you have not received your decision letter.
• Your current biometric residence permit is valid. If so, you can use the ‘Notification of change of circumstances: form MCC‘ process.

Reporting all other Changes

If there are any other changes in your circumstances you must report them. Different circumstantial changes determine the method used for reporting them.

Report a BRP Name Change or Personal Details

If your name or personal details change you must apply for a new BRP without delay. Some examples include a change in your:

• Name (e.g. you get married)
• Nationality
• Date of birth (e.g. if there was a problem with the BRP)
• Gender
• Facial appearance

The form used to report the change and apply for a new BRP will depend on whether:

1. You have permission to stay temporarily in the United Kingdom ‘leave to remain‘.
2. You have permission to settle in the United Kingdom ‘indefinite leave to remain‘.

Note: You must make an application for the new BRP within three (3) months. Failing to do so can result in a fine up to £1,000 or you may get your stay shortened.

Other Changes to Report

There may be other detail changes to your original BRP application that you also need to report. These change of circumstances can include:

• Getting a criminal conviction.
• Separating from your spouse or partner.
• Situations where your children stop living with you ‘permanently’.

Note: Fill in and return the ” to the address written on it.

Report a BRP Name Change or Personal Details

Some specific circumstances apply whereby you must transfer your visa from your passport. It applies to an overall stay longer than 6 months in the United Kingdom and any of these details change to those on your visa document:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Gender
• Facial appearance

There is a fee to pay for transferring a visa to a biometric residence permit. But, reporting these changes or transferring a visa is not required if your stay is under 6 months in the United Kingdom.

Note: Complete the ‘Notification of change of circumstances: form MCC‘ if you applied for a visa and await the decision.

Reporting all other Changes

You can use the same form to report any other changes of circumstances such as if:

• The contact details for yourself, dependent family members, or your legal representative change.
• You separate from your spouse or partner.
• Your children stop living with you.
• You get a criminal conviction.

Biometric Residence Permit Change of Address

The GOV.UK website has a facility to update the address of or your legal representative online.