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UK Settlement Routes
After living lawfully in the UK for a certain period, you may qualify for settlement. To be eligible, you must have the right to reside, work, or study in the country via a specified visa. Once you complete the required period, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and obtain settlement status in the UK.
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10 Year Long Residence ILR
Who it’s for:
- Individuals who have lived lawfully in the UK for 10 consecutive years, regardless of visa type (with some exclusions).
Pathway summary: Focuses on length of legal stay rather than visa category. Particularly relevant for those with varied immigration histories or not eligible under faster routes.
ILR After 5 Years
Who it’s for:
- Skilled Worker and Health & Care Worker visa holders
- Partners, spouses, and parents under Appendix FM
- Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa holders not on accelerated routes
- Sole Representatives, UK Ancestry visa holders, and refugees
Pathway summary: The most common route to settlement, based on continuous lawful residence and meeting all visa-specific requirements, including English and Life in the UK Test.
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ILR on Other Grounds
Indefinite Leave to Remain, also known as ILR or settlement, allows a person to live in the UK without time limits. Once granted, ILR can provide long-term stability, the right to work, the ability to study, access to qualifying public funds where eligible, and a possible future route to British citizenship.
UK Residency & ILR
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residence that allows non-UK nationals to live, work, and study in the UK without time restrictions. It’s often the final step on the immigration journey and a key milestone toward British citizenship. Learn more about the different ILR routes, each with specific eligibility criteria based on your visa history, length of residence, absences from the UK, and knowledge of English and life in the UK.
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