ILR and settlement changes
Questions about indefinite leave to remain, qualifying periods and the proposed move to 10-year earned settlement. Posts are by members of the public and are not legal advice.
- Residency Requirements
- Traveling Outside the UK on a Spouse Visa
- Eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- Applying if Partner has Settled Status
- Can I apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after holding a UK Ancestry Visa?
- Can I extend my UK Ancestry Visa?
- How long is a UK Ancestry Visa valid for?
- Does the Health and Care Worker Visa lead to permanent residency?
- Is there an English language requirement for the UK Investor Visa?
- Can the UK Investor Visa lead to permanent residency?
- How long does it take to get settled status (ILR) on a family visa?
- Can you apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) on a family visa?
- What are the requirements for ILR?
- What is indefinite leave to remain (ILR)?
- Can you apply for ILR with a Global Talent visa?
- Can a spouse visa lead to permanent residence?
- How long can you stay on a Start-up visa?
- Can I apply for permanent residence with a Tier 1 (Investor) visa?
- Can I apply for permanent residency with an Ancestry Visa?
- How long can you stay in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa?
- Can a spouse visa holder eventually apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the UK?
- My child was born in the UK. Are they automatically British?
- Will earned settlement make spouses wait 10 years for ILR?
- Do I need a B2 English test for spouse ILR after March 2027?
- ILR due in 2027 on a work visa: will the 10-year rule apply?
- Will the old rules apply if I apply for ILR before the changes?
- Is the 180 days absence rule for ILR still the same?
- I passed B1 English years ago. Do I need B2 for ILR?
- Married to a British citizen: can I apply for citizenship after ILR?
- How long is a Life in the UK test pass valid for?
- Skilled Worker ILR: does the old salary threshold still apply to me?