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Your Pathway to Permanent Residence in the UK
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) allows you to live, work, and study in the UK without immigration restrictions. It is the final step before British citizenship and is available through several routes including work visas, family visas, long residence, and protection pathways.
ILR Eligibility Routes
Work Routes
- Skilled Worker, Health & Care Worker, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, and other qualifying visas after 5 years.
Long Residence (10-Year Route)
- Continuous lawful residence in the UK for 10 years.
Family Routes
- Spouse/Partner, Parent, or other family categories after 5 years.
Refugee or Humanitarian Protection
- Granted ILR after 5 years of protection status.
Private Life Route
- For individuals with long-term residence based on personal circumstances.
General ILR Requirements
Applicants must typically demonstrate:
- Continuous residence with permitted absences
- English language proficiency (B1 level)
- Passing the Life in the UK Test
- Good character and compliance with immigration laws
- No breaches of visa conditions
- ILR provides long-term security and opens the pathway to British citizenship.