180-day rule for permanent residence in the UK: Will the visa be refused if one day is counted incorrectly? 2026 Latest Continuous Residence Calculation Guide
Does rolling 12 months count, does the entry and exit date count, and can it be exempted if it exceeds 180 days? An article explaining the calculation of the most likely number of days for permanent residence to overturn.
Mastering the UK 180-Day Absence Rule: The One Calculation That Decides Your ILR
More ILR applications fail for going over 180 days than for any other reason. This deep-dive explains exactly how rolling 12-month windows work, which days count, the six calculation traps nobody tells you about, and how to plan future travel so your settlement date is safe.
UK ILR 2026: The Complete, No-Nonsense Guide to Permanent Settlement
After 5 years of visas, biometrics, sponsor letters and anxiety — this is the guide that walks you end-to-end through UK ILR in 2026: routes, the 180-day trap, Life in the UK, fees, documents, timelines, and the silent refusal reasons that ruin otherwise-perfect applications.