To stay permanently in the UK you must have Indefinite Leave to Remain from the Home Office.
There are different reasons you can qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. These different reasons are called ‘routes’.
Long residence, Private life or Family routes?
We use questions and answers to help you work out which of these 3 routes is best route for you.
Question
Which age group are you in now?
Choose 1 of the 3 answers below.
Option 1 – I am under 18 years old
Option 2 – I am between 18 and 24 years old
Option 3 – I am 25 years old or older