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The long residence route lets people who have lived in the UK lawfully for ten continuous years apply for settlement (ILR). It is useful for those who have moved across several visa routes over time. You must meet continuous residence, English, and Life in the UK Test requirements.
People who have lived in the UK continuously and lawfully for 10 years across one or more visa routes.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Time as a visitor, short-term student, seasonal worker, on certain Ukraine schemes, on immigration bail, in prison, or while overstaying does not count.
Yes, if you are aged 18 to 65 you must pass the Life in the UK test and meet the English language requirement.
If you do not yet qualify for settlement, you may be able to apply to extend your stay for a further period instead, depending on your circumstances.
For absences from 11 April 2024 onwards, you must not be outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period during your 10 years.
Yes. You can usually combine time on different qualifying immigration categories, as long as your residence stayed continuous and lawful throughout.
No. You must not leave the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man while your application is under consideration, or it will be withdrawn.
