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Continuous Residence

Continuous residence is the period you live lawfully in the UK without exceeding the absence limits for your route. It’s central to ILR on many categories.

Typical thresholds

Many routes use a 180-day cap in any rolling 12 months. Always check current guidance.

Good practice

  • Track entry and exit dates accurately
  • Keep proof for unavoidable absences