Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) – Permanent Residency in the UK

Settle in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain

If you’re looking to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, you’re taking a significant step toward establishing a permanent life in the UK. ILR grants you the right to live and work without restrictions, providing stability and peace of mind as you plan your future in the UK. As one of the final stages before British citizenship, ILR is an important milestone in your journey.

You can apply for ILR through several routes, with the most common being the Skilled Worker visa and Spouse/Partner visa routes.

Whether you’ve been contributing your skills to the UK’s workforce or building a life with a British spouse or partner, ILR offers the opportunity to settle in the UK and make it your long-term home.

If you're wondering how to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, Immtell is here to guide you through the process, ensuring you understand the requirements and prepare a successful application for permanent residence in the UK.

Why Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK?

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is designed to give you security and more freedom in the UK. Here’s why it’s an ideal choice if you wish to apply for ILR in the UK:

  • Work and Live Freely – ILR grants you the right to live and work in the UK without visa restrictions, opening doors to a stable future.
  • Step Closer to Citizenship – ILR is often the key step before applying for British citizenship, giving you a route to full UK rights.
  • Family Benefits – With ILR, you can live with family members in the UK and access benefits such as healthcare and education.
  • Travel Flexibility – ILR allows you to travel in and out of the UK without needing a visa, giving you more freedom to connect with family and friends abroad.

With ILR, you gain lasting security and the ability to make the UK a permanent part of your life. If you're considering how to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, Immtell is here to help you navigate the process smoothly.

Immtell Supports Your ILR Journey

Achieving Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK requires meeting specific residency requirements and preparing a complete, accurate application. Immtell provides expert guidance to help you feel fully prepared as you work toward ILR. Here’s how we assist you in your journey to apply for ILR in the UK:

  • Eligibility Assessment — We evaluate your current visa and residency history to determine your ILR eligibility and the best course of action.
  • Comprehensive Document Preparation – From financial evidence to proof of residency, we ensure your application includes all the necessary documents to meet Home Office requirements.
  • Application Management – Our team handles the paperwork, submission, and communication with immigration authorities so you can focus on planning for your future.
  • Support with Residency Requirements – We help you track and meet the residency criteria specific to your ILR route, whether through a Skilled Worker, Spouse/Partner, or another UK visa route.

With Immtell’s expertise, your ILR application is clear, complete, and positioned for success. If you're wondering how to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

ILR Routes – Skilled Worker, Spouse/Partner, and More

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK can be achieved through a variety of routes, with the most common routes being:

  • Skilled Worker Route – If you’ve worked in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa for five years, you may qualify for ILR. This route requires proof of your employment and continued residence in the UK.
  • Spouse/Partner Route – Are you married to or in a long-term partnership with a British citizen or settled person? After five years of residence on a spouse or partner visa, you may be eligible to apply for ILR in the UK.
  • Other Routes – ILR is also accessible through other visa types, such as the Innovator, Investor, or UK Ancestry visas, and the Long Residence route (after 10 years of lawful residency).

Each route has unique requirements, and Immtell provides personalised guidance tailored to your ILR route. If you're considering how to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, our team is here to help you navigate the process successfully.

Your Route to ILR in the UK– A Supportive and Structured Process

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK can be complex, but with Immtell’s guidance, you’re never alone. Here’s how we make the process straightforward:

  1. Initial Consultation — We review your current visa status and long-term goals, recommending the best ILR route for your situation.
  2. Document Preparation – Our team ensures all your documents, including financial, employment, and residency proofs, are in order for your ILR application.
  3. Application Submission – We support your application submission, including follow-up and updates on progress, ensuring you stay informed throughout the process.
  4. Final Preparations – Once approved, we help you understand your new ILR status and the next steps toward full British citizenship, if desired

Ready to Settle in the UK? Start Your ILR Application with Immtell

Achieving ILR is a major milestone, and with Immtell’s support, your application can be both clear and seamless. Take the first step toward a permanent future in the UK today.



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"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

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Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

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We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

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Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

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David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

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Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

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Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

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We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

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Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

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We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

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Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan