ILR qualifying date calculator
Enter the date your continuous residence began and the route you are on, and see the exact date your qualifying period completes, plus the earliest date you can apply.
- Apply up to 28 days early
- An application can be made up to 28 days before the qualifying period completes, without affecting the outcome.
- 180 days is the usual cap
- On the work routes, more than 180 days outside the UK in any rolling 12 months normally breaks continuous residence.
- Rules as at 31 August 2026
- Each route below cites the gov.uk page its qualifying period comes from.
Your details
Usually the start date on your first grant of leave on this route, or the date you entered the UK on that visa if later.
Enter the date your qualifying residence began.
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