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
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.