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Indefinite leave to remain
Settlement: permission to stay in the UK with no time limit, usually after a qualifying period on another visa.
Who it is for
People who have completed the qualifying period on a route that leads to settlement, and who meet the residence, language and knowledge requirements.
What you will need
Your travel history for the whole qualifying period
Every grant of permission you have held
Life in the UK test result
An English language qualification at the required level
Common reasons people are refused
Absences over the limit across the qualifying period
A gap in permission that breaks continuous residence
Time spent on a route that does not count toward settlement
Applying before the qualifying period is complete