Petition · Home Office
Make all visa holders eligible for ILR after 5 continuous years of residency
Open for signatures
25 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow holders of any visa, including a student and graduate visa, to apply for ILR after 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.
We believe five years of continuous residency in the UK should be legally sufficient to allow people holding Student, Work, or Family visas to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain status.
We believe if these people are required to pay Council tax, Income tax, the NHS annual fee, visa application fees, and contribute to the UK economy through payment of housing and cost-of-living expenses, they should have the right to remain in the UK.
We believe if these people are required to pay Council tax, Income tax, the NHS annual fee, visa application fees, and contribute to the UK economy through payment of housing and cost-of-living expenses, they should have the right to remain in the UK.
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
25
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
7 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.