ILR and British Citizenship

[newbie_t]

Hi all,

We got a situation and need some advise please..

My 2 kids and I are British citizens, but my wife isn't (she is on ILR and couldn't apply for naturalisation as she has stayed outside UK for more than 450 days in the last 5 years/ 270 days in last 3 years).

Now I got an opportunity to work abroad and would like to relocate with my family. I understand that her ILR will become invalid if she stays outside UK for more than 2 years, but if she visits UK often would it still be the case?

If the ILR becomes invalid, can she apply for 'returning resident' visa? I read few other threads/forums and doesn't seem to be straight forward? Has anyone here applied for 'returning resident' and share their experiences would be really helpful.

Thank you.

Best regards.

[fwd079]

Here's official link to visa page.

[milan69]

She has to enter UK within 2 years in order to keep her ILR.
How many days in total was your absent in last 5 and last 3 years?
Maybe she can apply for discretion.