Don't lose £3,226 applying too early — or too late
Know exactly if you qualify for ILR before you apply. Covers all 5 main visa routes. Live what-if trip simulator and per-dependant timelines.
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The Home Office charges £3,226 per person to apply for ILR. There are no refunds if you apply more than 28 days early, send the wrong documents, or have been away more than 180 days in any 12 months. This tool helps you avoid that.
Compare your ILR timeline
The qualifying period varies by route. Pick the one that matches your current leave so the model applies the right rules.
Skilled Worker
Employed by a UK sponsor with a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Global Talent
Endorsed as a leader or emerging talent in your field.
Innovator Founder
Running an innovative, scalable UK business. Only time on this route counts.
Family
Partner or parent of a British citizen / settled person.
Long Residence
10 years of continuous lawful residence, regardless of route.
- All 5 visa routes
- Skilled Worker, Global Talent, Innovator Founder, Family, Long Residence — each with route-specific eligibility rules (Family income threshold is transition-aware from 11 April 2024).
- Live what-if simulator + timeline
- Try a hypothetical trip and see whether it would breach the 180-day rule. A Gantt timeline visualises your qualifying period, today, and the citizenship milestone.
- Dependants included
- Track absences and check eligibility for your spouse and children separately. Their ILR date is constrained to yours — and a blocker on the main applicant pulls everyone down.
- Free re-checks while your profile is current
- Per-route Home Office fee calculator (£3,226 per applicant)
- No Immigration Health Surcharge at the ILR stage
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