Biometric Residence Pass Collection
BRP Collection & eVisa Guidance in Rochdale No Appointment · Open 7 Days · Friendly Local Support
Physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) have been replaced by digital eVisas, and BRP collection at Post Office branches ended on 1 April 2025. This page explains what changed, how eVisas and share codes work, and what we can help with at Gale Street Post Office in Syke.
🏛️ Gale Street Post Office is an independently operated Post Office branch serving Rochdale. Service availability and requirements can change – please call to confirm before visiting.
ℹ️ Quick information
| Service | eVisa & share code information |
|---|---|
| Share codes | Guidance only |
| BRP collection | Ended April 2025 |
| Appointment required | No |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat 09:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30–16:00 |
| Parking | Nearby roadside parking |
| Bank holidays | Call to confirm |
⚠️ Important update: BRPs have moved to eVisas
The UK has moved from physical Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards to a digital immigration status called an eVisa. Most people now prove their status online using a free UKVI account and a share code instead of a physical card.
- BRP collection at Post Office branches ended on 1 April 2025 (final collection 28 February 2025). Any uncollected BRPs were returned to the Home Office.
- Post Office branches, including Gale Street, cannot apply for an eVisa or give immigration advice.
- An expired BRP can still be used for travel until 31 December 2026, or 24 months after the expiry date on the card — whichever is sooner.
Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK eVisa.
🪪 What is a BRP?
A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) was a physical card that showed a person's right to live, work or study in the UK, including their photo, biometric details and the conditions of their stay. BRPs are no longer issued — they have been replaced by digital eVisas.
💻 What is an eVisa?
An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status — there is no physical card. You access it through a free UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account on GOV.UK, where you can view your status and create a share code to prove your rights to employers, landlords and others.
🧭 Setting up your eVisa
If your application has been approved, here is the journey to access your digital status:
Set up access to your eVisa at GOV.UK – get access to your eVisa.
✅ What we can & ❌ cannot help with
✅ We can help with
- Pointing you to the official GOV.UK eVisa and share-code services
- Document certification (certified copies of documents)
- Everyday Post Office, banking and identity-related counter services
❌ We cannot help with
- Collecting BRPs — this service ended at all Post Offices in 2025
- eVisa or visa applications
- Creating or fixing your share code or UKVI account
- Immigration or legal advice, or Home Office decisions
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I collect my BRP at Gale Street Post Office?
No. BRP collection ended at all Post Office branches on 1 April 2025, and physical BRPs have been replaced by digital eVisas. If you have an old collection letter, contact UK Visas and Immigration for guidance.
Do I still need a BRP?
No — BRPs are no longer issued. Your immigration status is now held digitally as an eVisa, which you access through a free UKVI account.
What is an eVisa?
An online record of your immigration status. There is no physical card — you view and prove it through your UKVI account on GOV.UK.
What is a share code?
A secure code (valid for 90 days) that lets an employer or landlord check your status online. You generate it from your eVisa on GOV.UK.
Can you help me create a share code?
We can point you to the official GOV.UK service, but we cannot create or troubleshoot share codes — that is done through your own UKVI account.
Can I still use my expired BRP?
An expired BRP can be used for travel until 31 December 2026, or 24 months after its expiry date — whichever is sooner. Always check GOV.UK for the latest rules.
What ID should I bring for other services?
For services such as document certification, bring valid original photo ID, for example a passport or driving licence.
Are you open on Sundays?
Yes — we are open Sunday 09:30–16:00, and Monday to Saturday 09:30–20:00. No appointment needed.
🕒 Counter Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
Bank holiday hours may vary – please call 01706 725399 to confirm.
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📍 Location & Directions
Find us on Gale Street in Syke, near Rochdale town centre. We serve Syke, Healey, Shawclough, Spotland, Norden, Wardle, Castleton, Littleborough, Milnrow, Whitworth, Smithy Bridge and Bamford – and the wider Rochdale area (OL11, OL12, OL16).
3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0SQ. Short-stay roadside parking is available near Gale Street, Syke Common and surrounding roads.
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ℹ️ Information is general guidance only. Service availability and requirements can change – please call to confirm.
Serving customers across Rochdale
We help residents from Rochdale town centre, Syke and the surrounding areas below with identity services, banking and more.
🌍 Areas We Serve
Identity service availability, accepted documents and fees are set by Post Office Limited and the relevant authorities, and may change. Passports, DBS, SIA, the PASS card, fishing licences and International Driving Permits are not offered at this branch. Please confirm in branch or on the official sites before relying on this information.
Gale Street Post Office, 3-5 Gale Street, Syke, Rochdale OL12 0SQ.
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Identity services are provided under agreement with Post Office Limited. Availability varies by branch; this branch does not offer passports, DBS, SIA, the PASS card, fishing licences or International Driving Permits. Gale Street Post Office is an independent retail branch – trading name of Bargain Universe Ltd, Company No: 11376774.
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