The Free Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a UK Residency visa. It uses criteria set by the UK Border Agency and is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain this visa, applicants must demonstrate that they have lived in the UK for five (5) years on a Sponsored Worker (Tier 2), Ancestry or Tier 1 visa.

Once they have lived in the UK lawfully for five (5) years and also held ILR for one year, they may then be eligible to obtain UK Nationality.

Those holding Partner visas may be able to gain ILR after only two (2) years of residence. Some Business visa holders may be able to gain ILR after five (5) years.

In order to be granted ILR there are some restrictions on how much time can be spent outside the UK during the period of the original visa. In addition, the applicant must be of good character.

INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN VISA ENTITLEMENTS

This visa gives the holder free movement in and out of the UK with only limited restrictions on how much time can be spent outside the country. ILR holders may also be able to sponsor their non-British relatives to the UK . They may also ultimately be able to apply for UK nationality. ILR holders have no restriction on the time or amount of work that can be carried out.