Does everyone receive a BPR?

[ubamor01]

Hi.

Forgive me if this is a silly question.

I've just had my ceremony and we were all reminded that we need to return the BPR within 5 working days or we'd be fined £1000.
Now, I've come across this statement several times during my application, but never really understood the process or what it means. I registered my fingerprints immediately after submitting my naturalisation application, when I got the letter inviting me to go to the Post Office and get them done. But that was it.
I never received a BPR in the post and I'm now unsure, maybe I should have?
I have no permit to return within 5 days.

Does everyone receive one? Or is it to do with being EU/non-EU citizens at the time of applying?

Can anyone advise, please?

Many thanks.

[CR001]

BRP = Biometric Residence Permit (a card similar to a drivers licence but a visa or indefinite leave to remain).

Presumably you have a document certifying PR, either in a card format or paper format. You don't have to send anything back though.

[ubamor01]

Yes, BRP sorry, that's the one.

I do have a PR document in paper form.

So the requirement of sending back a BRP simply does not apply/is not relevant to every applicant, is that correct?

Thanks again and all the best.

[CR001]

So the requirement of sending back a BRP simply does not apply/is not relevant to every applicant, is that correct?

It is mainly for applicants who got ILR (PR under the UK immigration rules) and who have a BRP which becomes invalid once citizenship is granted.

PR for EU nationals does not as the status is automatically attained. No need for you to send anything back to HO.

[ubamor01]

No need for you to send anything back to HO.

Really appreciate the clarification; panic over.

Thank you!

[CR001]

You're welcome and congratulations too