10 year route to indefinite leave to remain

This guide from Right to Remain covers the 10-year route to indefinite leave to remain (settlement) in the UK, which is available on human rights grounds (Article 8 — family life and private life) for those who do not meet standard Immigration Rules requirements. It explains the four repeat applications required every 2.5 years, who is eligible under family life or private life categories, and the evidence needed for each. The guide gives detailed, practical guidance on fee waiver applications — including eligibility criteria, the application process, required financial documents, and what to do if a waiver is refused — as well as information on section 3c leave, No Recourse to Public Funds, and exceptional circumstances that may shorten the route. Note that this guide does not cover the separate long residence route, and fees referenced are subject to change via an external link.