Expert advice on 10-year long residence ILR applications, refusals, and complex cases — handled personally by a senior immigration lawyer with 25 years’ experience.

 

Secure Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) After 10 Years of Continuous Residence

If you have lived in the UK continuously for 10 years or more, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the Long Residence Route. Our expert UK immigration lawyer with 25 years of experience, provides professional legal support to help you secure your permanent status in the UK.

​

Why Choose Visas 24/7 for Your ILR 10 Years Long Residence Application?

✅ 20+ Years of Immigration Expertise – Trusted legal professionals
✅ High Success Rate – Strong case preparation for approval
✅ Comprehensive Document Assistance – Ensuring proof of continuous residence
✅ Fixed Fees & No Hidden Costs – Transparent legal services
✅ Fast-Track & Priority Processing Available – Reduce waiting times
✅ Appeals & Refusal Support – Expert help if your application is rejected

​

Eligibility for ILR Under the 10 Years Long Residence Rule

To qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain under the 10-year long residence rule, you must:

• Have legally lived in the UK for at least 10 continuous years.

• Not have spent more than 540 days outside the UK during this period.

• Not have spent more than 180 days outside the UK in a single trip.

• Have valid leave to remain at the time of application.

• Meet the English language and Life in the UK test requirements.

• Not have a serious criminal record or immigration breaches.

 

Absence Rules for ILR 10-Year Long Residence Route

For the 10-year long residence route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), you must have spent a continuous 10 years lawfully in the UK, with specific rules regarding absences:

• A limit of 548 days total for absences before April 11, 2024.

• A limit of 180 days in any 12-month period after April 11, 2024.

How We Can Help with Your ILR 10 Years Long Residence Application

🔹 Eligibility Assessment & Legal Advice – Ensuring you meet Home Office criteria
🔹 Strong Residence & Travel Evidence Preparation – Avoiding refusals
🔹 Application Submission & Home Office Liaison – Minimising processing delays
🔹 Fast-Track & Super Priority Services – Speeding up your application
🔹 Appeals & Refusals Support – Challenging rejected applications

​

10 year long residence refusals and complex cases

Applications under the 10-year long residence route are often refused due to gaps in lawful residence, excessive absences, or periods of overstaying.

Advice is provided on assessing eligibility and preparing applications strategically, with each case considered individually.

​

Common Challenges in ILR 10 Years Long Residence Applications

• Gaps in Residency Records – Ensuring continuous residence compliance.

• Excessive Time Outside the UK – Assessing eligibility and legal solutions.

• Previous Visa Overstays or Breaches – Strengthening applications for approval.

• English Language & Life in the UK Test – Meeting Home Office requirements.

Our immigration experts specialise in overcoming complex cases, ensuring you have the best chance of securing ILR under the Long Residence Route.

​

Apply for ILR 10 Years Long Residence Today

Our dedicated UK immigration lawyers are here to guide you through every step.