Settlement in the UK
Settled status is central to British nationality law.
Indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or permanent residency (PR) is an immigration status granted to a person who does not hold the right of abode in the United Kingdom (UK), but who has been admitted to the UK without any time limit on his or her stay and who is free to take up employment or study, without restriction. Indefinite leave is a permanent status, however, it can lapse where the holder has stayed outside the United Kingdom for a continuous period of more than two years.
British Citizenship
The most usual route to naturalisation or registration as a British Citizen requires that the applicant be settled in the UK. There are different ways to apply for British citizenship based on your circumstances. The most common route is after having Indefinite Leave to Remain for 12 months. You will need to meet residence and good character requirements. If you are under 18 years old, you may also be eligible to naturalise as a British Citizen.
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