Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
Family visa (spouse/partner) to ILR to Citizenship
Standard partner route is 5 years (two 2.5-year grants). A 10-year route applies if the 5-year financial or other requirements are not met. Family time does not usually combine with a work ILR clock.
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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