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 […]
Permanent Residence Card UK
The UK Permanent Residence Card was an immigration document that confirmed the right of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members to live permanently in the United Kingdom under EU free movement law. Before Brexit, it provided evidence that the holder had acquired permanent residence rights after five years of continuous lawful residence […]
Permanent Resident UK: ILR & Settlement Options
The term Permanent Resident UK is often used to describe individuals with long-term residency rights, but it is not an official immigration status in the UK. The closest equivalent is Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which allows a person to live, work and study in the country without time restrictions. ILR can be obtained through […]
Permanent Residence in the UK
Permanent residency in the UK is now called Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). With ILR status, you have the right to live, work and study here on a permanent basis, free from immigration restrictions or limitations on your length of stay. ILR status and UK residency can be obtained through several routes, such as through […]
EEA Permanent Residence: Guide for 2025
EEA Permanent Residence was a UK status granted to eligible European Economic Area nationals and their family members under EU free movement rules. However, following Brexit, this status is no longer valid, and those who previously held it must apply for a different form of UK immigration status. The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was introduced […]
How to Live Permanently in the UK
Living permanently in the UK is a goal shared by many who have made the United Kingdom their home. To settle in the UK, you will need to apply for legal permission to stay indefinitely, which will afford you the right to live, work, and study here without any immigration time restrictions. The main routes to settle […]
EEA PR (Apply for Permanent Residence)
Since this article was published, the UK has introduced a new requirement on EEA nationals in the UK. To retain existing rights after Brexit, EU citizens must register under the EU settlement scheme before the UK leaves the European Union. You can apply to become a British citizen after 12 months with settled status. Contact […]
EEA Permanent Residence Refused?
If you are unsure about your immigration options as an EEA national in the UK, and whether to complete the EEA PR Form or to register under the EU settled status scheme, speak to our legal advisers. At 85 pages, the permanent residence application form is substantial, and clearly causing issues for applicants resulting in […]