🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Permanent Settlement

Indefinite leave to remain — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-10 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary	€48,261
Job offer	Required
Employer sponsor	Required
Language level	B1

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain · verified 2026-06-10

Job offer

https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain · verified 2026-06-10

Employer sponsor

https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain · verified 2026-06-10

Language level

“You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you're 18 or over and applying... to settle in the UK (known as 'indefinite leave to remain'). You can prove it by having... an English qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level (minimum B1; plus the Life in the UK Test).”

https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain · verified 2026-06-10

Open to all nationalities

https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain · verified 2026-06-10

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-10.