Apply for ILR as a Parent of a British Child

: Written by: Arshad Mahmood; Last Updated: 05 September 2025

A parent of a British or settled child can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) once they have completed 5 years (or 10 years in some cases) of residence in the UK under the parent route. An application for ILR as a parent of a British child is made in accordance with the requirements as set out in the Appendix FM: Family Members of the Immigration Rules.

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ILR - 5 Years Parent Route

To qualify for ILR as a parent of a British or settled child under the 5-year route, you must satisfy the following eligibility requirements of the Immigration Rules:

Valid Application: You must submit a valid application for ILR as a parent of a British child by completing the SET (M) application form and paying the correct fee for the ILR application.

5 Years Residence: You must have completed 5 years (60 months) with leave to remain in the UK under the parent of a child visa (5 years route). You become eligible to apply 28 days before completing 5 years of residence under the parent of a child visa (5-year route).

Adequate Maintenance Requirement: You must satisfy the adequate maintenance requirement to be eligible for the grant of ILR as a parent of a British child under the 5-year route.

Adequate Accommodation Requirement: You must also meet the adequate accommodation requirement for the grant of an ILR application, which means that your accommodation must be secure and not overcrowded.

Suitability Requirement: You must meet the suitability requirement for your ILR application, which means that your application must not fall for refusal due to criminal convictions, etc.

English Language Requirement: You must meet the English proficiency requirement at CEFR level B1 in listening and speaking only.

Life in the UK Test Requirement: Unless you are aged 65 or over, you must meet the Life in the UK test requirement to be eligible for a grant of ILR as a parent of a British child.

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