Indefinite leave to remain (armed forces)

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After you apply

You바카라 사이트™ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point to provide your biometric information (your fingerprints and a photo).

You바카라 사이트™ll also need to submit your supporting documents. You can:

  • upload them into the online service
  • have them scanned at your UKVCAS appointment

Any children aged 6 or over must provide biometric information if you바카라 사이트™re applying for them on your form.

You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do.

Getting a decision

You바카라 사이트™ll usually get a decision within 6 months. If you paid to use the 바카라 사이트˜super priority service바카라 사이트™ you바카라 사이트™ll get a decision within 2 working days, or within 5 working days if you paid to use the 바카라 사이트˜priority service바카라 사이트™.

Working days are Monday to Friday, not including bank holidays.

You바카라 사이트™ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example:

  • if your supporting documents need to be verified
  • if you need to attend an interview
  • because of your personal circumstances, for example if you have a criminal conviction

If your application is approved

You can do the following:

  • work
  • run a business
  • study
  • use public services, such as healthcare and schools
  • claim public funds (benefits) and pensions
  • apply for British citizenship, usually after a minimum of 12 months

If you stay outside of the UK for 2 years

You can lose your indefinite leave to remain if you stay outside the UK for 2 or more years at a time. You may need to apply before you can return to the UK.

You will not lose it if you join your partner on an overseas posting while they바카라 사이트™re in the armed forces.

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