Rules sourced from gov.uk · Checked 5 Oct 2026

ILR Calculator — UK Settlement Date

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.

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ILR Qualifying Date Calculator

Enter your visa route and start date to calculate when you qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Includes absence-day adjustments and a plain-English breakdown.

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Spouse Visa Financial Requirement Calculator

Check whether your income meets the minimum income requirement for a UK spouse visa. Includes savings combination.

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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.

Current ILR rules at a glance

Key ILR figures, sourced from gov.uk and checked regularly. Each value shows its verification status and source.

ILR Application Fee

£3,226

Last changed: 8 April 2026Verify current figure on gov.uk

Biometric Enrolment

£19.20

Last changed: 8 April 2026Verify current figure on gov.uk

Life in the UK Test

£50

Last checked: 5 October 2026Verify current figure on gov.uk

ILR Guides

In-depth guides covering fees, requirements, the application process, and absence rules.

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