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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.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you have:…
You must have a residence card if you have protection status (either…
Your family members may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you…
You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in…
Your partner or child may be able to join or stay with you in the UK if:…
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…
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have one of…
You must: have lived in the UK for long enough - this can be from 2 to 5…
Get help if you're applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK.
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.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
You can no longer apply for an administrative review of your EU Settlement Scheme decision.
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.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK in various immigration categories and for a biometric residence permit.
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are the partner of a person, or parent of a child, who is present and settled in the UK.
‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work.
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
Prove your right to live in the UK. Permanent residence documents for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are no longer valid.
Translations of the guidance on applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status) in European languages.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a Scale-up Worker visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on settlement (indefinite leave) and related topics.
Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a victim of domestic violence.
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