Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) · sub-route
From Skilled Worker (Set(O))
5 yrs · £3,226 · B1 + LITUK
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
From Skilled Worker (Set(O)) 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 Skilled Worker route
- Max 180 days absent in any rolling 12-month period
- Sponsor still employing you at the going rate
Other Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) sub-routes
From Family / Partner (Set(M))
5 yrs · £3,226 · A2→B1 English
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 Skilled Worker (Set(O)) · Last verified April 2026
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