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Long Residence ILR (10 Year Route)

  • suryamjv
  • May 2
  • 1 min read
UK Parliament - long residence settlement

Long Residence ILR: The 10-Year Route to Settlement

If you have lived in the UK continuously and lawfully for 10 years, you may qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the long residence rule — regardless of which visa categories you held during that time.

Requirements

  • 10 years continuous lawful residence in the UK

  • No single absence exceeding 6 months

  • Total absences should not exceed 18 months over the 10-year period

  • Good character requirement

  • English language at B1 level

  • Pass the Life in the UK test

Calculating residence for 10 year ILR

Who Uses This Route?

This is commonly used by people who have accumulated 10 years across different visa categories — for example, Student Visa then Skilled Worker Visa. It is also used by those on visa routes that do not have their own settlement provision.

Calculating Your Qualifying Date

This can be surprisingly complex. Gaps in leave, overstaying, and absences all affect the calculation. Our team meticulously reviews your immigration history to determine your exact qualifying date.

Been in the UK for nearly 10 years? Contact Global Migration Ltd to check your eligibility for long residence ILR.

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