Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
UK Ancestry to ILR to Citizenship
For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent. Settlement is typically after 5 years with a work requirement.
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Official GOV.UK pages
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- Usual ILR clock
- 5 years
- Absence limit
- 180 days in 12 months
- English
- B1
- Life in the UK
- Usually required for ILR