Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
10-year long residence to ILR to Citizenship
Settlement based on 10 years of continuous lawful residence, which can combine different visas (Student, Graduate, work, family, GBM and others). Visitor leave does not count. The 180-day absence rule is applied strictly.
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- Usual ILR clock
- 10 years
- Absence limit
- 180 days in 12 months
- English
- B1
- Life in the UK
- Usually required for ILR