Most Skilled Worker visa holders currently qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years of continuous residence, plus passing the Life in the UK test and an English requirement. Be aware the government has proposed extending the standard qualifying period, so this area may change. Time on some visas (like the Graduate Route) does not count towards ILR. Check GOV.UK for the rules that apply to your visa type before planning around a date.
Updated July 2026