Hi! Just read your post about changing name in the UK as a foreign national. Wanted to ask you how long did it take for you to receive the replacement BRP? And which name did you fill in on the BRP application form that asks for your current name (I'm confused as to whether I should fill in the name on new passport first, or the old one first) And did you have to send your passport and the old BRP with the application? Thank you so much!
Hello! So at the moment I have yet to receive my new BRP... this is because of the virus. I applied back in April and they still haven’t finished processing it. However, my old BRP will remain usable until the new one is issued, I just take my name change documents along with it.
You will apply for your new BRP under your new name, because that is the current one. I’m assuming that you are applying from within the U.K. Usually, you apply online. Once you submit all the basic information it will prompt you to make an appointment where you will submit your biometrics. (Even from outside the U.K. you will go to a biometrics centre). Right now, it will probably show that there are no upcoming appointments available for biometrics in the U.K. because the centres are closed for the pandemic. Don’t fret, UKVI released an app where you reuse your old biometrics and submit all your paperwork through the app (like name change document, proof of address, new and old passport, etc).
You shouldn’t have to send your documents anywhere. You will either bring them with you to a biometrics appointment in person, or submit them through the app.
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask for any clarification, I’m happy to give you more info!










