The requirements are as follows:

• The candidate must have been in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the five year period; and
  


• In the five year period the candidate must not have been outside the United Kingdom for more than 450 days; and
  


• In the last 12 months of the five year period the candidate must not have been outside the UK for more than 90 days; and
  


• In the last 12 months of the five year period the candidate's stay in the United Kingdom must have been not subject to any time limit under the immigration laws; and
  


• The candidate must not have been in the United Kingdom in breach of the immigration laws at any time in the five-year period.

Hi

Many thanks for replying i just read it on other board it says 180 days , not 450 , i will call ukba for advice . please can you cnfirm as well .

Hello

I just want to check my eligibility for ILR , i am going to apply end of this month on the basis hsmp  and my absences from uk were total 198 days (personal holidays ) am i still eligible .any comments appreciated.

Thanks in advance .