Understanding 5-Year and 10-Year Settlement Routes in the UK

5-year and 10-year routes to settlement

What is the difference between the 5-year and 10-year ILR routes? The primary difference lies in the qualifying residence period and the type of visa(s) you’ve held during your time in the UK: The 5-year route is for individuals who have held specific visas that lead directly to settlement (e.g. Skilled Worker, Spouse, Global Talent). […]