Many people are confused about when their 5-year qualifying period starts for settlement (ILR). Calculating the wrong date can delay your eligibility.
Here’s what you need to know:
✅ If you applied inside the UK (including during COVID period):
Your 5 years are counted from your date of application, not the decision date.
✅ If you applied from outside the UK:
Your 5 years are counted from the visa start date on your entry clearance, shown in your passport — not the date you travelled to the UK.
These dates are critical because they determine when you and your family can apply for settlement.
There is a lot of misinformation, and many people delay their ILR without realising they may already be eligible.
If you want your ILR timeline checked professionally:
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