Application to transfer visa to biometric residence permit: TOC Application
An individual with limited or indefinite leave to remain can make a TOC application (transfer of conditions) if the leave was endorsed on an old passport. A new form of the permit will be issued by UK Visas and Immigration normally called biometric residence permit (BRP).
From 25 November 2008, the UK Visas and Immigration (Formerly knowns as UKBA) changed the way to issue permits to stay in the United Kingdom. Biometric residence permits for foreign nationals are a new form of residence permit and has replaced the vignettes previously placed in passports.
Transfer of condition application is helpful if the passport has been expired, not readable or invalidated by the issuing authorities. In the event of changes in personal details e.g. name, nationality, facial appearance, gender it is best to apply for a biometric card from inside the UK.
An average processing time for transfer of conditions is 3 to 4 months. Same day service for TOC application is available to get a decision within 24 hours.
The permit is proof of the holder’s right to stay, work or study in the United Kingdom. It can also be used as a form of identification, for example, if they wish to open a bank account in the UK. The permit for foreign nationals is not a travel document. Therefore if the holder travels abroad they will still need to hold a passport issued by their country’s Government. They will need to take both their permit and their passport as evidence that they are entitled to return to the United Kingdom.
Please contact our immigration solicitors if you need any help or advice making a TOC application. Contact us on 0203 909 8399 or drop an email on enquiries@connaughtlaw.com
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