Replacing immigration documents after changing personal details — legal assistance from Consultant
Changing your first name, surname, gender, marital status or other personal details requires the relevant information in your UK immigration documents to be updated. Whether it is a BRP (Biometric Residence Permit), visa, residence permit or settled/pre-settled status, incorrect or outdated data can cause problems with the right to legal residence, travel and access to public services.
The Consultant legal marketplace offers full support for the document update procedure in accordance with current UK immigration law.
We help you avoid the legal risks associated with non-compliance of documents and ensure the legality of your stay in the UK.
How to renew your BRP or visa after changing your first name or surname
After changing your personal details (e.g. after marriage or divorce), you must renew your BRP or visa as soon as possible. Our lawyers:
- advise on the list of required documents (passport, marriage/divorce certificate, deed poll, etc.).
prepare a legal statement to the Home Office regarding the change of data.
submit a package of documents in the correct format and accompany the case review.
monitor the deadlines and decisions regarding the replacement of the BRP or visa document.
If you lose your BRP abroad, we will help you obtain a temporary visa to return to the United Kingdom and subsequently replace your BRP.
Changing personal details in the EU Settlement Scheme
If you have been granted settled or pre-settled status and have subsequently changed your personal details, it is important to request that your information be updated in the system.
We can help you submit the relevant application to the Home Office, including updating your digital immigration status profile. This is especially important for those who are planning to travel, use the NHS or find employment.
Legal support in case of loss or replacement of documents with new personal data
If a document is lost, destroyed or has expired, you must apply for a replacement document at the same time as changing your personal data. We take care of:
- preparing a substantiated statement of loss or need for replacement
- preparing evidence of data changes
- full support for online applications and contact with immigration authorities
We ensure that your documents fully comply with your new personal data — without unnecessary delays and bureaucracy.
ConclusionThe legal service ‘Replacement of immigration documents after a change of personal data’ provides full legal support for the process of updating personal information in all types of immigration documents in the United Kingdom. This allows you to avoid delays, errors and refusals from the Home Office.