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Prove your right to live in the UK. Permanent residence documents for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are no longer valid.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a Skilled Worker, T2 or tier 2 visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be able to settle permanently in the UK if you have one of the…
You must have lived in the UK for 5 years before you can apply for…
You usually need to be paid at least a minimum salary if you hold a T2 or…
You can include your partner and children on your application if they’re…
You must apply online. Once you’ve started your application, you can save…
You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…
You can no longer apply for citizenship with permanent residence status. You might be eligible another way.
Permanent residence status is no longer valid. If you had permanent…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Ways to settle in the UK, indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and routes to British citizenship
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
The EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens and their families to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU ('Brexit'): who's eligible, how to apply, how much it costs.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Azerbaijan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in the Czech Republic and how to get one if you do.
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Greece, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Denmark, including guidance on residency, passports and travel, and working.
Prove your right to live in the UK - residence cards, permanent residence cards, derivative residence cards are no longer valid.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Netherlands, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Norway, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Cyprus and how to get one if you do.
Advice for British people living in Papua New Guinea including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
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