Do you need visa application for settling in the UK

Settlement is permanent residence in the UK. This is also known as indefinite leave to remain or ILR.

There are many visa categories or routes that my lead to settlement in the UK. The qualifying period to be eligible for settlement depends on your circumstances and time spent in the UK, and in which capacity.

With settlement status or permanent residence in the UK it gives you the right to stay in the UK permanently or indefinitely, and of being able to work and travel in and out of the UK without restrictions (without the need of a work permit or visa)

You must spend a number of years continuously in the UK, depending on your immigration status, before you can apply for permanent residence, and you must also plan to remain present and settled in the UK. You will be required to pass the Life in the UK test.

Applications for ILR can be document intensive, and need to be well-thought-out, well-prepared, and well presented. Omitting the smallest amount of relevant information could make the difference between success or a refusal.

The UK Visa Agency are experienced in advising on applications for residence and permanent stay or settlement in the UK (also known as indefinite leave to remain) (ILR).

We advise on eligibility for settlement and on all the tests to be met, such as knowledge of English language and of life in the UK. (Life in the UK Tests)

We provide expert advice on the different routes to settlement, such as on the basis of marriage, or of long term residency in the UK, and deal with all the complexities involved in making a successful application for settlement for you.

Settlement / ILR
Settlement through marriage
Settlement through family
Settlement through business
Settlement following employment
UK Ancestry
Long residency
Right of abode