Key facts from GOV.UK
- Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) is how you settle in the UK. GOV.UK says it gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and to apply for benefits if you are eligible.
- ILR can be used to apply for British citizenship.
- How long you must have lived in the UK, and the other requirements, depend on your route. Check GOV.UK for your route.
Summarised from GOV.UK on 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and processes change, so check the official pages listed below before you rely on this.
How SureVisa can help
We can advise you on the relevant requirements, supporting documents and evidence needed, based on your individual circumstances, and explain your options and next steps.
Before you contact us
It helps to have these details to hand when you speak to us:
- Your current immigration status and when it expires, if you have one.
- The date of any decision letter, if your application was refused.
- Who is included in the application (for example a partner or children).
Please do not send passports, identity documents or case documents through this website or in your first message.
Official information
These GOV.UK pages are the official sources for this topic:
Next step
To discuss your own situation, request a consultation. Our consultation fee is £150 per hour. A 60-minute consultation costs £150.
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