What is biometric residence permit that you can get as an international student in the UK

While applying for your Tier 4 visa for the UK, you might have come across the term Biometric Residence Permit. A lot of times your university will tell you to keep your BRP safe because it is a form of your identity card. But the question is where do you get your BRP card from? BRP is a form of an identification credential that you have to carry with yourself as an international student. If you have a BRP card then you do not need to carry your passport everywhere. Every international student who plans to study in the UK for more than six months must have this card.

While applying for your Visa, you will usually apply for a BRP card as well. It will also have your biometrics including your fingerprints and signature. All those students who do not have a BRP card must get it through online registration.