How many days absences are allowed before applying for ILR?

[kamsi]

Hi all,

I’m making this post on behalf of my cousin and would welcome any advice in this regard.

My cousin’s wife is a doctor, she’s based in Africa and has recently been offered a job by an NHS Trust. She has been issued a Certificate of Sponsorship and about to apply for a work visa.

The husband has a good job and does not plan to resign from it immediately but intends to be visiting his wife and children in the UK every few months. I have explained to him that in terms of securing ILR he’s expected to live in the UK with the rest of the family. I know there’s a limit to how long someone is allowed to be out of the country in a given period. Could someone please let me know how many days absences are allowed?

I’m I also right in thinking that the qualifying period for ILR is 5 years?

Thank you!

[CR001]

5 year for ilr yes.

They cannot have more than 180 days absence in any rolling 12 month period.

[kamsi]

Thank you very much for the response. Much appreciated!