From 15 April, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) for non-EEA nationals travelling to the UK for more than six months will be issued to visa applicants in China. The changes will affect those applying to join family in the UK, as well as students and workers applying for a longer stay visa.
从2015年4月15日始，前往英国超过6个月的非欧洲经济区国民将在中国获签发生物信息卡。该变化将影响申请与在英国的家庭团聚的人士 、学生以及申请获得较长签证的工作者。
From 15 April, students will receive a 30 day sticker in their passport instead of a ‘vignette’ with the full grant of leave. Applicants will be required to collect their BRP from a post office within ten days of arrival in the UK. The BRP card can then be used as proof of the right to work, study and access public services in the UK.
从该日期始，申请人将收到载于护照中的一个有效期为30天的签证页，而非载有完整签证信息的签证页。申请人必须在抵达英国后的10天内从邮局领取他们的生物信息卡。该信息卡是在英国工作、学习和使用公共服务的证明。
Applicants will receive a letter providing detailed information about how to collect their BRP on arrival in the UK.
Further information is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometric-residence-permits-overseas-applicant-and-sponsor-information
Full guidance can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits
若成功申请英国学生签证，申请人将在领取签证时收到一封信，信中将会提供领取生物信息卡的详细信息。
进一步信息请查阅https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometric-residence-permits-overseas-applicant-and-sponsor-information 以及完整指引 https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits
These changes only apply to those staying in the UK for more than six months. Parents travelling to the UK to visit their children using a visit visa, for example, will not be issued with a BRP.
该变化仅适用于在英国停留超过6个月的申请人。例如，使用访问签证前往英国探望孩子的家长，将不需生物信息卡。
Q&A 有问有答
Will this affect me?
这会影响我吗？
The change will only affect non-EEA nationals travelling to the UK for more than six months. If you are applying to study for more than six months, then you will need to get a BRP on arrival in the UK.
该变化仅影响前往英国超过6个月的非欧洲经济区国民。若您申请超过6个月的学习，则您需要在抵达英国时获取生物信息卡。
How do I apply for a visa after 15 April?
4月15日后我应该如何申请签证？
The application process is largely the same. If you want to study in the UK for more than six months, you will be asked for additional information when you complete your online student visa application. This will include the postcode of your new address in the UK. The main difference is that when you arrive in the UK, you will need to go to a post office to collect your residence permit.
申请流程和以往大致相同。如您打算在英国学习超过6个月，在完成在线学生签证申请时您需要提供额外的信息，即您在英国学习或居住的地址及邮政编码。与之前相比，最主要的区别在于当您抵达英国时，您需要前往邮局领取您的生物信息卡。
How much will this cost?
这需要多少费用？
There is no additional fee and the visa application fee remains the same.
这不产生额外的费用，签证申请费保持不变。
I’m not sure what date I will travel to the UK, what should I do?
我不确认前往英国的具体日期，应该怎么办？
Make sure you know the date you will travel to the UK before you apply. Your temporary visa will only be valid for 30 days once you receive it and you will need to travel within this period. If you receive your temporary sticker and can’t travel during the 30 day window, you will need to apply for a replacement.
在申请签证前请确保您知道您前往英国的日期。在您获得临时签证页时，该签证页的有效期只有30天，而您需要在此期间前往英国。若您在收到临时签证页后不能在30天的时间内出行或更改行程，你需要申请补领该签证页。
What can I use the BRP for?
我能使用生物信息卡于何用途？
The purpose of the BRP is to provide evidence of your immigration status. You will not need to carry it at all times, but you will need to show it to demonstrate your entitlement to study or access benefits and public services.
生物信息卡的目的在于提供您签证状态的证明。你不需要在任何时候都随身携带该信息卡，但你在证明您学习、享受福利或使用公共服务时需要出示该信息卡。
What happens if I decide to change my travel date after I receive my 30 day passport sticker?
若我在收到我的30天临时签证页后决定更改出发日期，会发生什么事？
If the short term sticker has expired or will expire before you travel, you will need to apply for a new short term sticker.
若短期签证页已经过期或将在你出发前过期，您需要申请一个新的短期签证页。
How will I know where to collect my BRP?
我如何知道前往何处领取我的生物信息卡？
When you apply for your visa you will be asked for the first part of the postcode of your new address. You will be given the details of the post office when you receive your decision letter.
当您申请签证时，您需要提供您新地址及邮政编码。当您收到您的签证决定信时，将会被告知邮局的详情。
How can I find out more?
我怎样才能了解更多信息？
Further information for overseas visa applicants is available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometric-residence-permits-overseas-applicant-and-sponsor-information
Full guidance can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits
进一步信息请查阅https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biometric-residence-permits-overseas-applicant-and-sponsor-information以及完整指引https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits
From April 15, if you apply for a visa valid for longer than six months, you will receive a letter explaining exactly what you need to do.
从4月15日始，若您申请有效期超过6个月的签证，您将收到一份解释应该如何操作的信函。
