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I have lost my passport/ Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)/ Identity Card for Foreign Nationals (ICFN)/ , what should I do?

April 26, 2017biometric brp card foreign identity Lost nationals passport permit Residence

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I have lost my passport/ Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)/ Identity Card for Foreign Nationals (ICFN)/ , what should I do?

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Passport: If you have lost your passport or it has been stolen (in the UK), you must in the first instance report this to the Police and obtain a report or crime reference number. You must then contact your embassy or high commission in London to find out what the requirements are to obtain a new passport. If your passport contained your visa, you will need to apply to the UK Border Agency to request a Transfer of Conditions. Currently a Transfer of Conditions costs £216 by postal application or £648 for a premium (in person) application. You must complete the Transfer of Conditions (TOC) form. Your new visa will be issued on a Biometrics Residence Permit (BRP). This will mean that you must make an appointment to provide your biometrics. If you have a premium appointment you will provide your biometrics at the same time as your application. If you make a postal application, you will be sent a letter asking you to make an appointment after you have submitted your application form. As wi