Settlement
ILR Eligibility Guide
Settlement qualifying periods, absence rules, Life in the UK, and planning your route to indefinite leave to remain.
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ILR routes vary by category, so applicants should confirm the exact qualifying period and absences allowed for their route.
Continuous residence, salary compliance, sponsor status, and test requirements all affect readiness for settlement.
Applicants who are close to expiry should plan evidence collection well in advance and review travel history carefully.
VisaAI can organise milestones and flag common settlement gaps before you submit.