How to apply for a 10-year-long residence ILR?

You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). After starting your application, you can save your progress and complete it later. To apply for ILR based on 10 years of long residence, follow these steps:

1. Complete the online SET(LR) application form.
2. Submit your application by paying the required fee to the Home Office.
3. Book an appointment with UKVCAS to provide your biometrics.
4. Upload your supporting documents before your UKVCAS appointment.
5. Wait to receive your decision via email.

The Long Residence route is for individuals who have lived in the UK lawfully and continuously for at least 10 years. Time spent on most visa categories can count towards this 10-year qualifying period.

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Eligibility requirements for settlement on the Long Residence route

To apply for ILR under the 10-year long residence route, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Qualifying Period: You must have spent a continuous 10-year period lawfully in the UK to be eligible for settlement under the Long Residence route.

2. Continuous Residence: You must meet the continuous residence requirements as outlined in Appendix Continuous Residence for the entire 10-year qualifying period.

3. English Language Requirement: You must satisfy the English language requirement for settlement on the Long Residence route.

4. Life in the UK Test: You must pass the Life in the UK test as part of the knowledge of life in the UK requirement for settlement.

Once an applicant has completed 10 years of continuous lawful residence, there is no time limit on when they can apply. This means you can leave the UK, re-enter under any lawful basis, and apply for settlement based on the 10 years of continuous lawful residence previously built up. Additionally, you can rely on the same 10-year period used in any prior applications or grants.