United Kingdom
UK settlement & citizenship
The UK settlement and citizenship category covers the longer-term outcomes of the UK immigration system — indefinite leave to remain (ILR, or “settlement”) and, later, British citizenship (naturalisation). Eligibility depends on your immigration route, how long you have lived in the UK and other requirements. This section links to the official gov.uk guidance so you can confirm what applies to you.
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTNO TIME LIMITIndefinite Leave to RemainFor people applying to settle in the UK with no time limit on their stay, this status lets you live, work and study here freely once you qualify for settlement.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCONTINUOUS RESIDENCELAWFUL STAYLong ResidenceFor people applying to settle based on long, continuous lawful residence in the UK, this route recognises those who have lived here legally for an extended and unbroken period.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPBECOME BRITISHNaturalisationFor settled residents applying to become a British citizen by naturalisation, this route is the main way adults gain citizenship after meeting the residence and other qualifying requirements.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPDESCENT OR REGISTRATIONBritish CitizenshipAn overview of the different routes to British citizenship, including by descent and by registration, for people establishing or confirming their legal status as British citizens.View visa details