Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled to settled status
Pre-settled status can convert to settled status after 5 years’ continuous residence under EUSS rules. English and Life in the UK tests are not required. Absence rules differ from the 180-day ILR rule.
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Official GOV.UK pages
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- Usual ILR clock
- 5 years
- Absence limit
- n/a
- English
- Not required in this planner
- Life in the UK
- Not required