Your path to settling in the UK, in your language.
Revising for the Life in the UK Test, working out your days outside the country, or looking for an adviser who speaks your language? We'll walk you through every step of settling here — all in your own language.
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The settlement roadmap
From your visa to a British passport.
Every step from your visa to citizenship — open any stage to see the tools and guides ready for you there, all in your language.
UK Settlement Guides
Practical guides for every stage of your journey in the UK, from your visa to citizenship and beyond.
Visas & Immigration
Coming to and staying in the UK
UK Student Visa: What You Need
The Student visa lets you study at a UK college or university. Here are the place, money and English rules, and what you can do while you study.
UK Partner and Spouse Visa: A Simple Guide
The partner or spouse visa lets you live in the UK with a partner who is British or settled. Here are the relationship, income and English rules, and how it leads to settlement.
How to Apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa
The Skilled Worker visa is the UK's main work route. Here is who can apply, the job, skill and salary rules for 2026, and the steps to get one.
Settlement (ILR)
Indefinite Leave to Remain
The Life in the UK Test: Format, Booking and How to Prepare
The Life in the UK Test is a requirement for settlement and citizenship. Here is the format, the £50 fee, how to book, and how to prepare and pass.
The English Language Requirement for UK Settlement
To settle in the UK you usually need to prove your English. Here is the level you need for ILR, the ways to prove it, and who is exempt.
ILR Absences: How the 180-Day Rule Works
Too many days outside the UK can break the continuous residence you need for settlement. Here is how the 180-day rule is counted, and what to watch for.
British Citizenship
Naturalisation & applying
How to Apply for Your First British Passport
Once you become British, applying for a passport is the next step. Here is how to apply for your first adult British passport, the cost and how long it takes.
Dual Nationality: Can You Keep Your Original Citizenship?
The UK allows dual nationality, so becoming British does not mean losing your first citizenship. But your other country's rules matter just as much. Here is what to check.
The UK Citizenship Ceremony: What to Expect
Once your citizenship application is approved, the final step is a ceremony. Here is what happens, what you say, and what you get at the end.
Living in the UK
Everyday life after you settle
Renting a Home in the UK: What to Know
Renting is how most newcomers find a home in the UK. Here are your rights on deposits and fees, the checks landlords must do, and how to protect yourself.
How to Apply for a National Insurance Number
A National Insurance number lets you work and pay tax correctly in the UK. Here is who needs one, how to apply, and why you can start work before it arrives.
How to Open a UK Bank Account as a New Resident
A UK bank account is one of the first things you need after you arrive. Here is what documents you need, and what to do if you do not have proof of address.
Careers & Work
Qualifications & building a career
Your Rights at Work in the UK
Everyone working in the UK has legal rights, whatever their job or background. Here are the basics on pay, holiday, contracts and staying safe at work.
How to Find Your First Job in the UK
Looking for your first job in the UK? Here is where to search, how to apply the UK way, and the practical things newcomers should get right.
How to Write a UK-Style CV
A UK CV looks different from a resume in many other countries. Here is how to structure one, and the personal details you should leave off.