Is indefinite leave to remain the same as settled status?

Settled status is also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK (ILR). It is a form of immigration status which the Home Office issues to non-EU nationals where they qualify for it under the Immigration Rules.

How much does it cost to renew indefinite leave to remain?

6. Applications made in the UK

Fees category	Current Fee	New fee from 20 February 2020
Indefinite leave to remain	£2,389	£2,389
Leave to remain – Other	£1,033	£1,033
Leave to enter for persons in the UK who are liable to immigration detention	£1,033	£1,033
Visitor Extension main applicant & all dependants	£993	£993

How do I renew my ILR?

You will need to fill in an application form, submit relevant documents, pay an application fee and have your fingerprints and photo taken. You must inform the UK Home Office if you want to change any details on your BRP.

How do you lose Indefinite Leave to Remain?

ILR will lapse automatically following a consecutive absence of 2 years from the UK. In accordance with the law, a person who has been absent in excess of 2 consecutive years from the UK will automatically lose their indefinite leave to remain.

When do you lose your indefinite leave to remain outside the UK?

If you’ve been away for more than 2 years. You must provide enough evidence to show: You will not lose your indefinite leave to remain after 2 years outside the UK if your spouse or partner is a member of the UK armed forces and you’ve joined them on an overseas posting.

Can I return to the UK after leaving the EU?

The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union on 31 October 2019. Apply for a Returning Resident visa. You need a Returning Resident visa to come back to live in the UK if you were previously settled (given ‘indefinite leave to enter or remain’) and you’ve been away for more than 2 years.

Do I need a returning resident visa to come back to UK?

You need a Returning Resident visa to come back to live in the UK if you were previously settled (given ‘indefinite leave to remain’) and you’ve been away for more than 2 years.

Can I apply for citizenship after my indefinite leave expires?

Your indefinite leave will lapse if you stay outside the UK for 2 or more years (5 or more, if granted settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme) at a time. To apply for citizenship, you must usually have been living in the UK for at least 12 months after being granted indefinite leave. There are also other requirements.