Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) · sub-route
From Family / Partner (Set(M))
5 yrs · £3,226 · A2→B1 English
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
From Family / Partner (Set(M)) is one way to qualify for the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The core rules of the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) apply — the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£3,226Application fee from
—IHS per year
Permanent (lost only by 2+ years continuous absence or revocation)Initial leave
5 yrsTo settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- 5 years continuous on Family / Partner route (2y9m + 2y6m + ILR)
- Still meet £29,000 financial requirement
- B1 English at ILR stage (up from A2)
Other Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) sub-routes
From Skilled Worker (Set(O))
5 yrs · £3,226 · B1 + LITUK
ViewFrom BN(O)
5 yrs · £3,226 · B1 + LITUK
ViewFrom UK Ancestry
5 yrs · £3,226 · evidence of work
View10-year Long Residence (Set(LR))
10 yrs · £3,226 · any qualifying route
ViewGlobal Talent (Leader)
3 yrs · £3,226 · Exceptional Talent
ViewGlobal Talent (Potential leader)
5 yrs · £3,226 · Exceptional Promise
ViewFrom Innovator Founder
3 yrs · £3,226 · endorsing body sign-off
ViewSource: GOV.UK — From Family / Partner (Set(M)) · Last verified April 2026
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