Mastering UK ILR Absence Rules
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a milestone in your journey to becoming a British citizen. However, the UKVI Continuous Residence requirement is notoriously strict. Our 100% Free ILR Calculator is specifically engineered to handle the complex 180-day rolling rule used for Skilled Worker, Global Talent, and Innovator visas.
Why use the TrendCart ILR Tool?
Most applicants fail because they calculate absences based on fixed calendar years. The Home Office uses a rolling 12-month period. Our 100% free tool checks every possible window within your 5-year or 10-year period to ensure you stay below the threshold.
How to Use the ILR Calculator?
- Route Selection: Choose the 5-Year (Work/Family) or 10-Year (Long Residence) route.
- Qualifying Date: Enter the date you entered the UK or the date your visa was issued.
- Enter Trips: Add every trip out of the UK. Note: UKVI only counts full days spent outside.
- Check Breakdown: View the 100% free rolling period table to see your "danger zones."
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 180-day rolling rule?
For most ILR routes, you must not be outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period. This is not a fixed year; it "rolls" with every trip. Our 100% free tool handles this math for you.
Does the day of departure count?
UKVI guidance states that only full days (24 hours) spent outside the UK count as absences. The day you leave and the day you return are NOT counted as days out. Our 100% free calculator applies this rule automatically.