Can I travel to Europe from the UK with ILR?

Yes, you can travel to Europe from the UK with an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), provided you do not exceed the time spent outside the UK. However, ILR holders who are EU/EEA nationals can freely travel within the EU and EEA regions without a visa. You can also travel to Europe with an ILR if you apply for the EU Settlement Scheme and acquire the settled status. With the settled status, you do not need to fulfill the 5-year residency period, which allows you to stay outside the UK for more than 5 years. You can spend more than 5 years outside the UK, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands without losing the settled status. Swiss nationals can stay in the UK for 4 years outside the UK without losing their settled status.

 

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Traveling with an ILR in the UK

You can be considered an individual with settled status if you have been issued an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. You can freely travel outside the UK with an ILR, provided you do not exceed the time spent outside the country. Individuals traveling with an ILR must return to the country within 2 years. Those extending their stay outside the UK beyond 2 years can have the ILR expire and even lose the UK-settled status. It is also important to carry the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) while exiting the country as it may be required to return to the UK.  

 

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How do you maintain your ILR status?

Here are some of the ways to maintain your ILR status to enjoy travel benefits:

 

• Maintain the validity of the ILR by continuing to reside in the UK for the required time
• Apply to extend or renew your ILR status before it expires
• Follow the immigration-related rules
• Notify the officials of any changes that have been made to your UK Visa

 

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