Enrolling your biometric information - postal and online applications

This page explains how you can enrol your fingerprints and facial image (known as 'biometric information'), if you have applied by post to extend your stay or settle in the UK.

If you make your application to extend your stay in the UK by post, we will send you a biometric notification letter after we have received your application. You must enrol your biometrics at one of the participating post office branches.

For general information about applying for a biometric residence permit and the biometric enrolment process, see our biometric residence permit leaflet (PDF 67KB opens in a new window).

Walk-in service for enrolment

You will be able to enrol your biometric information at a number of post offices nationwide. This is a walk-in service, with no need to book an appointment, but you can only use the service if you have been sent a letter inviting you to do so.

You must bring the back page of this letter (which includes your case reference number, full name and date of birth) when you go to the post office. If you do not do this, Post Office Ltd will not be able to proceed with your enrolment.

When you use the service, you will be charged an additional handling fee of £19.20, payable to Post Office Ltd. You can pay this fee by cash or debit card. Some immigration routes will be exempt from paying a biometric enrolment fee at the Post Office, if you fall under one of these categories you will be informed of this when we send you a biometric notification letter.

Details of your nearest and participating post office branch can be found on the Post Office website.