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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a significant change in visa policy for the United Kingdom (UK), set to take effect on January 1, 2025.



The new policy will impact all travelers intending to stay in the UK for extended periods.



Starting in the new year, the UK government will replace all physical visa documentation with Electronic Visas (E-Visas). 



This includes the current physical visas in passports, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs).



The British High Commission has stated that these traditional documents will no longer be valid after December 31, 2024, as part of an initiative aimed at streamlining visa processing and enhancing security measures.



Individuals planning to stay in the UK for more than six months will be required to apply for an E-Visa, which will be the sole valid document for long-term stays. 



Additionally, holders of Biometric Residence Permits with permissions to live, work, or study in the UK must transition to E-Visas, as all BRP cards will expire on the same date.



The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for those planning to travel outside the UK during the holiday season, urging them to secure their E-Visas before the end of the year to avoid complications with re-entry.



This advisory was communicated through a statement from Victor N. A. Adamah, the Acting Director for Information and Public Affairs Bureau, on November 4. 



The Ministry encourages all affected individuals to prepare for this transition by visiting the British High Commission’s official website or contacting UK immigration authorities for guidance on the E-Visa application process.

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AUTHOR: Perpetual Tweneboah Koduah

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