UK Immigration Resources

UK Immigration Resources

A curated collection of official resources to help you navigate the UK immigration process. Use these alongside Free ILR Calculator to stay informed about your visa requirements, settlement eligibility, and citizenship pathway.

Settlement (ILR)

• Check if you can get Indefinite Leave to Remain — Find out which ILR route applies to your visa type, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

• ILR for Skilled Worker visa holders — Specific settlement requirements for Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and former Tier 2 visa holders, including salary thresholds.

• ILR: Calculating continuous period in the UK — Official Home Office guidance on how continuous residence is calculated, including the 180-day absence rule and permitted exceptions.

• Continuous residence guidance — Detailed caseworker guidance on what breaks continuous residence, acceptable reasons for absence, and how discretion is applied.

• Your rights with Indefinite Leave to Remain — What ILR means, your rights in the UK, and important information about maintaining your status.

BNO Visa Route

• BNO visa: Overview — Full details of the British National (Overseas) visa route, eligibility, how to apply, and costs.

• BNO visa: Settle in the UK — How BNO visa holders can apply for settlement after 5 continuous years in the UK.

• Hong Kong BNO route: caseworker guidance — Detailed Home Office policy guidance for the BNO route, including eligibility criteria and application process.

• Welcome guide for BNO visa holders — Government welcome programme with practical information on living, working, and settling in the UK.

Skilled Worker Visa

• Skilled Worker visa: Overview — Eligibility, salary requirements, application process, and what you can and cannot do on this visa.

• Skilled Worker visa: Eligibility — Full eligibility checklist including sponsorship, skill level, English language and salary requirements.

• Skilled Worker visa: Your job — Official list of eligible occupations, going rates, the Immigration Salary List and RQF Level 6 skill threshold (effective 22 July 2025).

• Skilled Worker caseworker guidance — Detailed Home Office guidance covering all aspects of the Skilled Worker route.

• Skilled Worker Points Calculator — Our free tool to check whether you meet the 70-point Skilled Worker requirement (50 mandatory + one tradeable salary option A–F) against the 2026 gov.uk rules.

British Citizenship

• Check if you can become a British citizen — Overview of all routes to British citizenship, including naturalisation after ILR.

• Apply for citizenship with ILR or settled status — Eligibility requirements, fees, absence rules, and how to apply for naturalisation after settlement.

• Form AN: Naturalisation guidance — Step-by-step guidance for completing the citizenship application form, including required documents.

• Citizenship application forms — All official forms for British citizenship applications.

Tests and English Language

• Life in the UK Test — Book your Life in the UK test (required for ILR and citizenship). Costs 50 pounds, must score 75% to pass.

• Prove your knowledge of English — Options for proving English language ability, including approved tests and exemptions.

• Secure English Language Tests (SELT) — List of approved SELT providers (IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic UKVI, Trinity, LanguageCert) and how to book.

• English language requirement levels — Which CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, B2) you need for your specific visa or settlement route.

Fees, Costs and Healthcare

• UK visa fees — Complete schedule of current Home Office immigration and nationality fees.

• Fees for citizenship applications — Current fees for all citizenship application types.

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) — Who needs to pay, how much it costs, exemptions (including ILR applicants), and how to get refunds.

Your Immigration Status Online

• eVisas: What you need to know — How eVisas work, setting up your UKVI account, and travelling with an eVisa. BRPs have been replaced by eVisas.

• View and prove your immigration status — Access your eVisa, view your immigration details, and get a share code for employers or landlords.

• Returning residents and lapsing leave — Important: your ILR will lapse if you stay outside the UK for 2 or more continuous years.

• Report a change of circumstances — Update your details with the Home Office if your personal circumstances change.

Settlement Policy Changes

• Earned Settlement consultation — The government is consulting on changes to how settlement is granted. Settlement may require demonstrating sustained good conduct, contribution, and integration rather than being granted automatically after a fixed period.

Disclaimer

The resources listed on this page link to external websites, primarily gov.uk. While we have made reasonable efforts to select accurate and relevant sources, Free ILR Calculator is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any external content. Immigration rules change frequently and without notice. Always verify information directly with the official source before making any decisions. This page does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure about your immigration status or eligibility, seek professional immigration advice.