Home Office Immigration Rules Appendix Long Residence
UK 10-Year Long Residence ILR Guide
Qualify for permanent UK settlement (ILR) after 10 years of continuous lawful residence under Home Office rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Under Appendix Long Residence, any single absence from the UK completed prior to 11 April 2024 must not exceed 184 days, and total absences across the 10-year period must not exceed 548 days. Absences starting after 11 April 2024 must not exceed 180 days in any rolling 12-month period.