UK ILR 10-Year Long Residence Calculator & Rules
Check your 10-year continuous lawful residence eligibility, rolling 180-day absence limits (reflecting the 2024 removal of the 540-day cap!), and B2 English requirements.
10-Year Continuous Residence Evaluator
Continuous Lawful Residence Rules & Combining Visas
Combining Visa Routes
You can aggregate time across Student Visa (3-4 yrs) + Graduate Visa (2 yrs) + Skilled Worker Visa (4-5 yrs) to reach the 10-year threshold, provided each visa extension/switch was submitted before the previous visa expired (Section 3C extension).
Rolling 180-Day Absence Calculation
The Home Office checks any rolling 12-month window starting from any day in the 10-year period. If absences exceed 180 days in ANY single 12-month period, the continuous residence clock is broken.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key Takeaway
Always check that your total absences in any single rolling 12-month period do not exceed 180 days. Calculate your 10-year anniversary date accurately to apply within the 28-day window!