The 180-Day ILR Rule, Explained in 60 Seconds

The 180-Day Rule Gets More ILR Applications Refused Than Anything Else

Most People Count Their Days Out Of The UK As a 5-Year Total

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It Checks Every Rolling 12-Month Window

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One Badly-Timed Trip Can Breach The Limit Even If Your Total Looks Fine

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Second Trap: You Can Apply Up To 28 Days Early 29 Days = Refusal

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Our Free UK ILR Calculator Checks Both - In About A Minute

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Skilled Worker Spouse / Partner 10-Year Long Residence

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