Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
The 5-year (and 10-year) routes to settlement, continuous-residence rules, and the Life in the UK test.
The 5-year (and 10-year) routes to settlement, continuous-residence rules, and the Life in the UK test.
Key points to understand
Qualifying periods by visa type
Qualifying periods by visa type. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Absence limits that break continuous residence
Absence limits that break continuous residence. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Life in the UK test + English requirement
Life in the UK test + English requirement. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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