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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…

There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible

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.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you have:…

• Eligibility

  You must have a residence card if you have protection status (either…

• Family applying as dependants

  Your family members may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you…

• Apply

  You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in…

• Family reunion

  Your partner or child may be able to join or stay with you in the UK if…

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

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 on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

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

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

• Updated: 27 March 2025

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.

Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.