To get ILR you must prove continuous lawful residence in the UK. There are strict rules about how many days you can spend outside the UK. Break the rules and your application may be refused.
For ILR you must have lived continuously in the UK for 5 years (or 3 years if married to a British citizen). You cannot spend more than 180...
You cannot spend more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12-month period. There is no separate annual limit — it is a rolling 12-month wind...
Everything you need to know about Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) — eligibility, requirements, the Life in the UK Test, and how to apply.
A complete ILR timeline showing how long each stage takes, from eligibility to decision, including processing times and priority options.
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