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Skip to content With permanent residence (PR), you can live, work, and attend school in the UK without having to apply for a new visa each time. People who want to stay in the UK for a long time can apply for Permanent Residence status. You can get permanent residence in the UK if you meet certain requirements and take the right steps to apply. Permanent residence (PR) in the UK can take anywhere from one to five years, depending on the path you take.
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When you have permanent residence (PR) in the UK, you can live, work, and go to school here without having to apply for a new visa every time. In the UK, PR is also called Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Most of the time, you must have lived in the UK regularly for at least 5 years in order to get UK PR.
However, the exact amount of time you need to get UK PR status varies on the type of UK visa you have. People who have an Innovator Founder Visa or a Global Talent Visa may be able to apply for UK PR (ILR) after only 3 years. The most popular ways to come to the UK legally and become a resident are listed below:
Routes | Years |
Family visa | 5 years |
Work visa | 5 years |
Business visa | 3 to 5 years |
Long residence to ILR | 10 years |
Please keep in mind that this is not a complete list of all the ways that EU and non-EU citizens can get permanent residency in the UK.
For a free consultation about the choices you and your family have, call
02033844389 or email hello@ukimmigrationsolicitors.co.uk to get in touch with our immigration lawyers.
There are numerous positive aspects of permanent residence, but there are also a few negative aspects to think about. Beyond two years, you can’t stay outside of the UK. You might not be able to use your pre-settled status after that time.
You should also know that your PR status can be taken away if you are found guilty of a crime or if you can’t prove that you can afford to keep it.
Finally, it’s important to keep in mind that living in the UK permanently does not mean you automatically become a British citizen. You might have to fill out another form and pass the Life in the UK test in order to become a British citizen.