Updated Feb 14, 2026 We keep this guide aligned with the latest published GOV.UK guidance.
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ILR checklist

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) checklists for the main settlement routes.

Use the route selector to generate an ILR checklist based on GOV.UK guidance for Skilled Worker, family, long residence, and private life routes. Always confirm the final document list in your GOV.UK application because requirements vary by route and circumstances.

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ILR essentials

  1. Confirm your qualifying route and time spent in the UK.
  2. Prepare evidence for residence, employment, or family status.
  3. Meet Life in the UK and English language requirements (if applicable).
  4. Check fees and submit online on GOV.UK.
Rules change often. We refresh this guide when GOV.UK updates, but always cross-check everything with GOV.UK before you apply.

ILR checklist builder

Choose your ILR route to load the evidence checklist and save progress as you collect documents. These checklists follow GOV.UK guidance for each route.

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ILR fees change. Always confirm the current fee and any priority options on GOV.UK before you apply.
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Always use the GOV.UK application to confirm the exact documents you need.

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Official ILR resources

Use these GOV.UK links to confirm route‑specific requirements before submitting your ILR application.

ILR overview Eligibility and application overview Skilled Worker ILR (apply) Official steps and evidence examples Family partner ILR What you must prove for the partner route Family parent ILR What you must prove for the parent route Long residence documents Documents for 10‑year long residence Private life documents Documents for private life ILR Bereaved partner documents Evidence list for the bereaved partner route