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UK Visas

Long Residency Visa

General visa criteria:

  • Have remained in the UK for 10 years lawfully on valid visas
  • Passed the life in the UK test
 
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Long Residency Visa

If you have lived in the UK for a long period of time, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Qualification for this status falls into two categories:

10 years

If you have lived in the UK legally, with Home Office approval, for 10 years, you may apply for ILR. During your 10 years of residence, you should not have left the UK for more than 6 months at any one time, or for more than 18 months altogether.

14 years

If you have lived in the UK, whether legally or illegally, for 14 years or more, you may apply for ILR. The application may be considered providing that there are no strong countering issues such as an existing criminal record.

Call now to speak to a 1st Contact consultant about how we can help you to apply for a long residency visa or contact us for a visa assessment.
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Why 1st Contact?

When you apply for a visa, you have two options:

  1. You can take the DIY route and work directly through the UK Border Agency website  
  2. You can work through an agency like 1st Contact Visas.

While doing things yourself could save you money in the short term, the benefits of working with us could outweigh many risks and implications that you could face in the long run.

With us, you get:

  • Help with your specific application. We don't believe that any visa application is generic – you have a different background and may have very unique needs from the next applicant.
  • Industry expertise. We're known for being specialists in the immigration industry. With over 250 staff in our London, Melbourne and Cape Town offices, we have the knowledge and resources to make sure your migration journey runs smoothly.
  • Dedicated consultants, here to talk you through your visa options.
  • Less stress. We apply on your behalf, and take care of the admin for you.
  • No gimmicks. If you don't get the visa, we don’t charge for our services.