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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.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve been in…

• Eligibility

  You must have permission to stay (‘leave to remain’). You must also have…

• Documents you must provide

  You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other valid travel ID all…

• Apply for indefinite leave to remain

  You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain. Once you’ve started…

• Apply for leave to remain (extend your stay)

  You must apply to extend your stay online. Once you’ve started your…

• Family members

  Your family members (‘dependants’) can apply separately if they’re…

Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have one of…

• Time in the UK and financial requirements

  You must: have lived in the UK for long enough - this can be from 2 to 5…

• Your family members

  You can include your partner and children on your application if they’re…

• How to apply

  You must apply online. Once you’ve started your application, you can save…

• After you apply

  You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…

Employees working for one employer without a break, employments rights for continuous services, breaks that do not affect continuous service

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.

What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

Find out about the long-term effects some people can have after having COVID-19.

• Updated: 24 September 2021

Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family

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.

Protect your right to live in a registered or unregistered property owned by your spouse or civil partner during a divorce or separation - getting home rights, after a continuation order