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Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if either: you have a…
The eligibility criteria you have to meet are different depending on…
Your partner and children may also be able to get indefinite leave to…
You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other document that shows…
You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your…
Information about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement.
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…
Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
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.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
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
Form to extend your stay in the UK for human rights claims, leave outside the rules and other routes not covered by other forms.
Form to apply to stay in the UK on the basis of your family life as a partner, parent or dependent child or on the basis of your private life in the UK.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
The Ukraine Extension Scheme is open to some Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have, or previously had, permission to be in the UK.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Form to apply for an extension of stay or indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you were refused asylum but given discretionary leave to stay in the UK.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or Discretionary Leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.
Immigration staff guidance on the duration of, and conditions attached to, permission to stay.
Apply to stay in the UK as a stateless person – who can apply, how to include family, documents you need, how to apply and extend
This guide explains what the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
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