ILR Application Guide UK 2025
Section A: What is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is settlement under UK immigration law. It removes the time limit on stay and allows you to live, work and study in the UK without immigration conditions. It is the stable platform for long-term life in the UK and, […]
British Citizenship: Complete Guide 2025
Section A: What is British Citizenship? British citizenship is the highest form of immigration status in the United Kingdom. It gives a person the right of abode in the UK, meaning they can live, work and study here permanently without immigration restrictions. It also provides full participation in the country’s civic and political […]
Certificate of Entitlement UK
The Certificate of Entitlement is an official confirmation issued by the UK authorities to prove that an individual holds the right of abode in the United Kingdom. Possession of this certificate means the person is free from UK immigration control — they can enter the UK without a visa and live and work without restriction. […]
Residence Card UK
A Residence Card was a form of immigration documentation once issued to non-EEA family members of EEA nationals who were exercising rights of free movement in the United Kingdom. Before Brexit, it served as evidence that the holder had a derivative right to live, work and study in the UK under EU law implemented domestically […]
Permanent Residence Fees UK
Applying for permanent residence in the UK—formally referred to in current UK immigration law as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)—marks a significant step toward long-term settlement. For most non-EEA routes, “permanent residence” and ILR describe the same settled status. By contrast, EEA/Swiss nationals and their family members now use the EU Settlement Scheme to obtain […]
Apply for Permanent Residence UK
Applying for permanent residence in the United Kingdom marks a decisive step toward long-term stability and security. In current UK law, the term “permanent residence” is used informally to refer to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which is the domestic settlement status that removes time limits on stay. The legacy EU “permanent residence” route closed […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain: 2025 Guide
Section A: What is Indefinite Leave to Remain? Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residency granted by the UK government to individuals who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to living in the UK. ILR allows individuals to live, work and study in the UK indefinitely without the need for […]
Right of Abode UK Explained
The Right of Abode in the United Kingdom is a statutory status that removes an individual from immigration control entirely. A person with the Right of Abode may live and work in the UK without visas, time limits or conditions, and is exempt from the requirement to obtain leave to enter or remain under section […]
Naturalisation Guidance UK
Naturalisation is the legal process by which a non-British adult acquires British citizenship. It is governed by the British Nationality Act 1981, principally section 6(1) (standard five-year route) and section 6(2) (three-year spouse/civil partner route), read with Schedule 1 (requirements). The Secretary of State decides applications on a discretionary basis against statutory criteria and published […]
What is Naturalisation in the UK
Naturalisation is the formal legal process through which a foreign national becomes a British citizen. It is granted under the British Nationality Act 1981 and represents the final stage for those who have lived lawfully in the UK and wish to make it their permanent home. By naturalising, a person obtains full citizenship rights, including […]