Rules sourced from gov.uk · Checked 24 Aug 2026
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Calculate your Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying date and check spouse visa financial requirements. Free, independent, and built with current rules sourced from gov.uk.
The 5-year qualifying period is current law. A proposed 10-year 'earned settlement' model is NOT yet in force.
The UK government consulted on a proposed "earned settlement" system that would require 10 years of residence before ILR. The consultation closed in February 2026, but no implementation date has been confirmed and the proposal has not become law. The current qualifying period remains 5 years. Do not rely on the proposed 10-year model for planning your application timeline. Read the full earned settlement update.
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