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ILR decision funnel

Plan your ILR application end to end before you start the form.

This funnel helps you map route fit, in-UK status, absences, test readiness, and timing risk in one path. It is designed to catch common gaps before submission.

Start ILR funnel Open ILR checklist
ILR route detail page ILR fees Guidance by stage
Route fit Check if your case facts match your chosen ILR basis.
Risk flags See pressure points around absences, tests, and timelines.
Action plan Get route-specific next steps and linked checklist tools.

How this funnel works

01
Answer route + status questions

Location, ILR basis, absences, and submission readiness.

02
Get practical risk checks

Catch evidence gaps usually found late in the process.

03
Move into execution tools

Continue with ILR checklist, fee finder, and route detail pages.

This page is a planning tool. The online application and current published rules always decide final requirements.

ILR end-to-end funnel

Work through the steps in order. Your route summary updates at the end.

Are you applying from inside the UK?

Most ILR applications are made from inside the UK while you hold valid permission.

What this funnel adds to your planning

Use these checks to reduce late-stage surprises before you start uploading evidence.

Timeline pressure checks

See if your expiry window is tight and where to prioritise evidence work first.

Evidence linking checks

Identify where name, sponsor, route, or date changes need explicit evidence linkage.

Execution handoff

Move directly into the correct checklist, route detail page, and fee lookup.

Next actions

After completing the funnel, continue with these route-specific tools.

ILR checklist builder

Build and save your document checklist by route.

ILR route detail page

Route-level evidence checks and requirement breakdown.

ILR fees finder

Check current fees, service speeds, and surcharge context.

Application stages

Submission sequence from prep through decision handling.