ILR Calculator — free UK immigration planning tool for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Covers qualifying dates, 180-day absence limits, continuous residence, settlement routes and fees. Planning aid only, not legal advice.
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Free UK ILR Calculator —
Skilled Worker, BNO & Spouse Routes

Instantly check your Indefinite Leave to Remain qualifying date, 28-day application window, 180-day absence test and which settlement route applies — Skilled Worker, BNO visa, Spouse/Partner or 10-year Long Residence. Free, no login, no data stored.

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Settlement Routes

Main Tool

ILR Qualifying Date Calculator

Enter your qualifying start date and absences to get your ILR end date, earliest application date and 180-day absence result.

ILR Calculator for UK — Check Your Qualifying Period

Results show your qualifying end date, earliest apply date (28-day rule) and continuous residence pass/fail (180-day rule). Works for Skilled Worker, BNO, Spouse and Long Residence routes.

  • 5 years
    Skilled Worker / Family routes
  • 3 years
    Certain partner routes
  • 2 years
    Some Innovator routes
  • 10 years
    Long Residence route

Absences from the UK

Your ILR Results

Qualifying End Date
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Earliest Apply Date
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Total Absence Days
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Key Rules & Formulas

  • Qualifying end date = start date + qualifying years
  • Earliest apply date = qualifying end date − 28 days
  • Absence counting: each trip = (return − departure + 1) days; overlapping trips merged
  • Rolling 12-month test: any window >180 days absent → continuous residence fails
  • Not sure which route applies? Try the Settlement Route Calculator ↓

All Tools

ILR Calculators by Visa Route

Click any card to open the calculator. Each tool covers a specific part of the UK settlement process — including BNO visa ILR calculator, spouse visa timeline, Skilled Worker route eligibility and continuous residence period.

Absences
Tool 01

ILR Absence Calculator

Calculate total absence days and detect any rolling 12-month window exceeding the 180-day limit. See the absence guide for full rules.

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Residence
Tool 02

Continuous Residence Period Calculator

Verify 5-year continuous lawful residence accounting for all absences. See the continuous residence guide.

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Routes
Tool 03

Settlement Route Eligibility Calculator

Find your most likely ILR route — Skilled Worker, Partner, BNO, EU Settled Status and more. Compare in the settlement route guide.

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Points
Tool 04

UK Visa Points Calculator

Official Skilled Worker points logic — mandatory and tradeable points against salary thresholds. Full breakdown in the visa points guide.

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Family
Tool 05

Spouse / Partner Visa ILR Calculator

Key milestones, financial requirements and qualifying dates for UK spouse and partner routes to ILR. See the full spouse visa timeline guide for detailed rules.

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BNO
Tool 06

BNO Visa ILR Calculator

Calculate your ILR qualifying date as a Hong Kong BNO visa holder after 5 years on the BNO route. Includes 180-day absence check. Full rules in the BNO settlement guide.

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EU
Tool 07

EU Settled Status to ILR Calculator

Timeline and eligibility for EU pre-settled or settled status holders converting to ILR.

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Finance
Tool 08

Income Requirement Calculator

Check whether your salary and savings meet financial thresholds for family and settlement routes.

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Citizenship
Tool 09

Citizenship Readiness Calculator

Check the 12-month waiting period after ILR grant before applying for British naturalisation.

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Fees
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Immigration Application Fee Calculator

Estimate total costs: Home Office fees, biometric enrolment and optional legal representation.

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Expert Guides

ILR Rules & Calculation Guides

Deep-dive articles explaining the rules behind each calculator.

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By Visa Route

ILR Calculator by Visa Type

Select your visa route below to jump straight to the right calculator. Each route has different qualifying periods, absence limits and evidential requirements.

Skilled Worker / Tier 2

ILR Calculator — Skilled Worker & Tier 2

Check your 5-year qualifying period, 180-day absence test and earliest application date under the Skilled Worker or former Tier 2 route. Route guide →

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Spouse / Partner Visa

ILR Calculator — Spouse & Partner Route

Calculate your ILR eligibility date on the spouse or partner visa route. Includes financial requirement check (£29,000 salary threshold). Spouse guide →

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BNO Visa (Hong Kong)

ILR Calculator — BNO Visa Route

Get your ILR qualifying date under the Hong Kong BNO pathway. 5-year route with 180-day absence limit. BNO guide →

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10-Year Long Residence

ILR Calculator — 10-Year Route

Check your continuous residence period for the 10-year Long Residence ILR route. 10-year rule guide →

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common ILR questions — based on what thousands of UK visa holders ask every month.

You can submit your ILR application up to 28 days before your qualifying period ends — without losing any qualifying time. The calculator above shows your exact earliest application date automatically. Read the full 28-day early application guide for tips on using this window.
For most routes you must not exceed 180 days in any rolling 12-month window during your qualifying period. This is not a fixed calendar year — any consecutive 12-month period counts. Use the ILR Absence Calculator above to check your exact position automatically.
The 180-day rule checks every possible 12-month window within your qualifying period — not just calendar years. If any window contains more than 180 days outside the UK, your continuous residence is broken. Both your departure day and return day count as absences. See our detailed 180-day rolling absence test guide for worked examples.
Any whole day spent outside the UK counts as an absence — including both your departure day and the day you return. Overlapping trips are merged before totalling. Short layovers in transit do not count. See the absence calculator guide for full rules and worked examples.
The main ILR routes are: Skilled Worker (5 years), Family/Partner (5 years), Long Residence (10 years), BNO Visa (5 years), EU Settled Status conversion, and Innovator Founder (3 years). Each has different absence limits and evidential requirements. Read the settlement route eligibility guide to compare all routes side by side.
The Government has proposed moving to an "earned settlement" model that would extend the qualifying period to 10 years for many routes. If you are approaching 5 years' residence, you may still qualify under the current rules. Read our 10-year ILR rule guide and the 2026 deadline action guide to understand your options.
Standard ILR processing typically takes 6 months from biometric enrolment. The super priority service (an additional fee applies) offers a next-working-day decision for most routes. Processing times can vary — check the Home Office processing times guide for the latest figures and how to plan your application window.
The standard ILR (SET(O)) fee is £2,885 per person as of 2026, plus a biometric enrolment fee of £19.20. The super priority service adds £1,000. Family members applying at the same time each pay the full fee. Use the Immigration Fee Calculator above to estimate your total costs.
No — this is a planning aid only. Final decisions rest with the Home Office. Additional requirements include a Life in the UK test, English language at B1 level, good character requirement, and meeting the financial thresholds for your route. Always verify on GOV.UK.
You must hold ILR for at least 12 months before applying for naturalisation (unless married to a British citizen, in which case you can apply immediately after ILR). You must also have been physically present in the UK on the date 5 years before your application. Use the Citizenship Readiness Calculator to find your exact eligible date.
From April 2024, the minimum salary for a Skilled Worker visa is £38,700 per year (or the going rate for your occupation, whichever is higher). New entrants and certain shortage occupation roles have a lower threshold of £30,960. Use the UK Visa Points Calculator above to check whether your salary meets the 70-point threshold.
Planning tool only — not legal advice. Always verify current rules on GOV.UK before submitting any application.