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Policy · April 2024 SETTLEMENT ROUTE

Indefinite Leave to Remain

Standard 5-year continuous residence route for most work visas.

Must pass the Life in the UK test and meet English language requirements.

The rest of the key points
  • Absences must not exceed 180 days in any rolling 12-month period.
Official GOV.UK guidance →

General Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) routes apply to various 5-year work and family categories.

Indefinite Leave to Remain Updates & Policy Breakdown

No published updates for this category yet.

Category Overview

Route Type Indefinite Leave to Remain
Settlement Eligible Yes
Policy Ref vApril 2024 (Continuous Residence)