Settlement
Settlement (ILR) and British citizenship have strict residence, absence, and good character requirements. Different routes (partner, work, long residence) use different rulebooks — we help you calculate eligibility before you pay Home Office fees.
Fees, processing times, and Immigration Rules are set by UKVI and published on GOV.UK. We help you apply the rules to your facts in consultation — website text is not a substitute for checking official sources.
Who this is for
- Those completing qualifying residence on partner or work routes
- Long residence (10-year lawful residence) applicants where eligible
- Applicants planning naturalisation after ILR
Typical requirements
- Continuous residence with absences within permitted limits
- Life in the UK test and English at B1 or degree exemption where required
- No serious criminality or breach of immigration law in relevant periods
- Payslips, HMRC records, or business evidence for employment routes
- Valid ILR or settled status before a British citizenship application
Common refusal risks
- Excessive absences or broken continuity
- Tax or employment discrepancies affecting honest character
- Incorrect route selected (e.g. mixing partner and long residence rules)
How we support
- Absence diary and evidence spreadsheets
- Document audits before high-value Home Office fees
- Citizenship good-character checklist
- Children registering as British where applicable
Note This is information-based guidance to support understanding of pathways and process. Not legal advice. No guarantee of outcome.
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