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Indefinite Leave to Remain(ILR) 

Document Checklist & Guidance

Prepare Your ILR Application with Confidence

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) gives you the freedom to live in the United Kingdom without immigration restrictions or time limits. For many applicants, it is an important step toward long-term settlement and future opportunities in the UK.

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Applying for ILR Global Talent Visa requires you to submit a set of supporting documents that demonstrate your eligibility under the Home Office rules. Knowing which documents are required and how to prepare them correctly can sometimes be unclear, especially if you are applying for the first time.

 

This ILR document checklist is here to help. It clearly outlines the documents you may need and explains their purpose, so you can prepare your application with confidence and avoid common mistakes that can lead to delays or refusals.

ILR Checklist for Family Members

When applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a family, each applicant, including your spouse and children must submit specific supporting documents. The documents help the Home Office confirm identity, relationship, residence history, and eligibility.
 

Below is a structured checklist to help you prepare the required documents for your family’s ILR application.

Documents to be submitted for Main Applicant

Identity & Immigration Status

Current passport

Expired passport

Employment & Financial Evidence

P60 / P45 (last 5 years)

Payslips (last 3 months)

Bank statements (last 3 months)

Employment history (last 5 years)

Employment and financial reference letter

Household & Address Evidence

Council tax bills (last 5 years)

Water bills (last 5 years)

Documents to be submitted for Spouse

Identity & Immigration Status

Current passport

Expired passport(s), if applicable

Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)

eVisa

Language & Knowledge of Life in the UK

Life in the UK Test certificate

Ecctis Academic Qualification Level Statement

Ecctis English Language Proficiency Statement

Bachelor’s degree certificate (if applicable)

Documents to be submitted for Children

Identity & Immigration Status

Current passport

Expired passport(s), if applicable

Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)

eVisa

Residence & Absence

Absence history from the UK

Relationship Evidence

Marriage certificate

Consent Forms

Family consent form

First page signed by spouse

Last two pages signed by main applicant

Relationship Evidence

Birth certificate

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