Overview
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is UK permanent settlement for eligible applicants who have completed the required time on a qualifying route and can meet the relevant conditions. ILR allows you to live in the UK without time restrictions, provided you continue to follow immigration rules and maintain your status.
Who ILR is for
ILR may be suitable if you:
- Have completed the required qualifying period on an eligible visa route
- Have maintained lawful status and complied with route conditions
- Can provide clear supporting evidence that matches your immigration history
Key points your application must show
A strong ILR application typically demonstrates:
- Eligibility under the correct route (time period and requirements)
- Consistent residence and immigration history
- Accurate personal details across all documents and forms
- Clear evidence file that supports the qualifying period and route conditions
Typical supporting documents (route-dependent)
Depending on your route, documents may include:
- Current and previous passports (where relevant)
- BRP/eVisa status evidence (as applicable)
- Evidence of residence history and UK address records
- Employment/business records (if required by route)
- Relationship/family documents (if applying under a partner/family route)
- Any other route-specific eligibility evidence
How we support your ILR case
We help you:
- Confirm which ILR route applies to you
- Build a clear eligibility file and supporting document checklist
- Review your timeline and documents for gaps or inconsistencies
- Prepare a clean, well-organised submission
Common issues we help you avoid
- Missing evidence for key periods of residence
- Timeline gaps or unclear address history
- Documents that don’t match your visa history
- Inconsistent names, dates, or personal details across forms and records