Indefinite Leave to Remain (10 Years Lawful Residence)

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the 10 Years Lawful Residence route is a settlement category for individuals, who have lived in the UK continuously and lawfully for 10 years. It allows long‑term residents to apply for permanent status, regardless of the type of visas they have held during that period.

This route is designed for people who have built a stable life in the UK and have maintained lawful immigration status throughout their stay.

*Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and further information may be required and advised upon seeing our instruction*

• You must be 18 or over at the time of application.
• 10 years of continuous residence, meaning that you have not been outside the UK for any period that is longer than 180 days in any 12 month period, and a total of 540 days in the whole of the 10 years preceding the application.
• Have been in the UK lawfully, meaning that you have always had a valid visa and have not overstayed for any period longer than 14 days, during your 10 years in the UK.
• You will need to have completed the Life in the UK test as well as other English Language requirements, unless exempt, which we will of course be able to guide you on whether an exemption applies to your specific case
• You cannot count any time spent in the UK on a visitors visa

** Please note that if you have a dependant (under 18) and wish to bring them with you as part of your application this is something that can be done. We ask that you please mention this when contacting us as the main applicant about their eligibility and fees.

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