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Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

• Overview

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

• Apply as a partner (family visa)

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you have…

• Apply as a partner (dependant on a work visa)

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if both: you’re a…

• Apply as a parent (family visa)

  You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family…

• Apply as a child (family visa)

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a child. You…

• Apply as a child (dependant on a work visa)

  You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if your parent is…

• Apply as an adult dependent relative (family visa)

  You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family…

• After you apply

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

Information about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement.

• Updated: 2 June 2025

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

• Overview

  You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if either: you have a…

• Eligibility

  The eligibility criteria you have to meet are different depending on…

• Family members

  Your partner and children may also be able to get indefinite leave to…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other document that shows…

• Apply

  You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your…

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.

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.

Apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have an Innovator Founder or Innovator visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

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.

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

Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle

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.

• Updated: 9 April 2025