Indefinite leave to remain / Settlement in UK
"Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)" in the UK, also known as "Settlement," allows holders to travel to and from the UK freely within the validity period without time restrictions, and it does not expire (requiring only a return to the UK every two years). ILR holders in the UK enjoy the same rights and benefits as British citizens, except for the right to vote. Having ILR does not equate to British citizenship; it only permits free entry and exit to the UK while maintaining one's original nationality. After one year of settlement status, individuals become eligible to apply for citizenship and a British passport if they meet certain requirements.
Types of UK Settlement Routes
Common routes for gaining UK settlement status
Living legally in the UK continuously for over 10 years (Long Residence)
During a 10-year period, the applicant should hold various legal visa statuses such as graduate visa, student visa, work visa, or any other legal visa without interruption, totalling legal residence for over ten years.
This pathway has specific restrictions on the number of days spent outside the country: a total of no more than 548 days spent outside the UK in the past 10 years.
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Holding a T2/Skilled Worker visa for 5 years
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Holding a Scale-up visa for over 5 years
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Holding a Sole Representative of Overseas Business visa for 5 years
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Holding a Global Talent visa for a minimum of 3 years
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Holding an Innovator visa for 3 years, meeting operational requirements for application
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Holding a T1 Entrepreneur visa and meeting operational and investment conditions for 5 years
These visas can be combined to calculate a 5-year residency pathway for applying for settlement.
All these pathways have restrictions on the number of days spent outside the UK. Typically, the limit is that the number of days spent outside the UK in any 12-month period within 5 years cannot exceed 180 days.
Work Visas
Family Visas
Spouse / Dependant Visa
Spouse of a person with UK Status.
If the spouse is a British citizen or holds indefinite leave to remain in the UK, the visa holder can apply for settlement after holding this visa for 5 years.
If the spouse holds a UK visa leading to indefinite leave to remain, after residing in the UK for 3-5 years (depending on the spouse's visa type), both parties will qualify for settlement together.
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Invest £2 million - eligible to apply for settlement after 5 years.
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Invest £5 million or more - eligible to apply for settlement after 3 years.
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Invest £10 million or more - eligible to apply for settlement after 2 years.
All these pathways have restrictions on the number of days spent outside the UK. Typically, the limit is that the number of days spent outside the UK in any 12-month period within 5 years cannot exceed 180 days.
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