ECB17.2 Replacing a visa (or leave)
If the applicant loses or has their passport and visa stolen, we are issuing a replacement visa (or leave) leave and the full fee is required. If the applicant applies for a replacement visa (or leave) you will need to see a police report or other evidence that satisfactorily establishes that the passport is no longer in their possession This also applies if an applicant had ‘leave to remain’ granted in the UK and are now applying to have it replaced overseas. If required, you may ask for supporting documentation to establish that their circumstances have not changed. ECOs may need to refer to Evidence and Enquiry to obtain information on an applicant’s leave validity granted in the UK.
In the case of the loss of a Home Office travel document the ECO may have to consider issuing a UFF.
See ECB8.13.10for further information.
A new CAS / COS is not necessary in an application to replace any leave granted under PBS.
For replacement visas / leave, PROVISO case notes and other records must be updated to take account of the lost or stolen passport and visa.