Petition · Home Office

Raise ILR eligibility threshold to 15 years for future & current visa holders

Closed 148 signatures

What the petition asks

Amend immigration rules to increase the minimum residency period for ILR to 15 years. This change should apply to all visa holders, including those currently residing in the UK, to ensure consistent and long-term integration.
I believe the current ILR threshold does not adequately reflect a long-term commitment to British society, and that raising it to 15 years would better assess integration, contributions, and alignment with British values. I believe this policy should apply uniformly, including to current visa holders, to ensure fairness, reduce abuse the settlement process, and maintain public trust in the immigration system.

Timeline

29 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
29 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 148
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 29 Jul 2025
Closed 29 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.