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UK ILR eligibility checker

Answer 6 quick questions about your visa and plans. You'll get a personalised roadmap: qualifying years, switching rules, requirements, and the exact gov.uk sources for your route.

Rules version 2026-07-04 · gov.uk sources health-checked 4 July 2026

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What UK visa are you on right now?

Every route has different ILR rules. Pick the one closest to your current status.

⚠️ Legal disclaimer: This tool provides guidance based on structural UK immigration rules. It is not legal advice. Immigration rules change frequently. Before applying, always verify current requirements at gov.uk and — for complex cases (dependants, past refusals, gaps, criminal history) — speak to an OISC-registered adviser or an immigration solicitor.

Covered routes

Structural rules & switching logic covered:

  • • Skilled Worker (Tier 2)
  • • Health and Care Worker
  • • Global Talent (3 & 5 year)
  • • Innovator Founder
  • • Scale-up Worker
  • • Student & Graduate routes
  • • Youth Mobility Scheme
  • • High Potential Individual
  • • Partner / spouse (5-yr & 10-yr)
  • • UK Ancestry
  • • Long Residence (10 yrs)
  • • Refugee / humanitarian protection
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