Regulation 3 Requirement to apply for a biometric immigration document
A person subject to immigration control must apply for the issue of a biometric immigration document where he satisfies —
one of the conditions in paragraph (2);
one of the conditions in paragraph (3); and
the condition in paragraph (4).
The conditions are that the person makes an application for limited leave to remain in accordance with the immigration rules —
under one of the categories specified in regulation 4; or
as a dependant of a person who is applying at the same time for limited leave to remain under one of those categories.
The conditions are that the person makes the application for limited leave to remain —
by post, provided his place of residence in the United Kingdom is in an area which has one of the postcodes specified in the Schedule; or
at the public enquiry office.
The condition is that the person makes the application for limited leave to remain within the period, or on or after the date, as appropriate, specified in regulation 5.