Settlement (ILR)
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Tools for this stage
Pass the permanent residency and citizenship exam with native-language study guides, practice tests, and smart revision.
The Secure English Language Test required for ILR and citizenship. B2 listening & speaking becomes mandatory from 26 Mar 2027 — get ahead early.
Check you stay under 180 days absent in any rolling 12-month window — the rolling-window rule applicants most often get wrong.
Latest articles
EU Settlement Scheme: Settled and Pre-Settled Status Explained
Settled status is permanent. Pre-settled status is temporary. This guide explains the difference, how pre-settled status now converts to settled status automatically, and how settled status relates to ILR and citizenship.
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.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Requirements Explained
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is settled status in the UK. Here are the main requirements — qualifying period, continuous residence, the Life in the UK Test and English — and the reforms you should know about.