What is Family and Private Life permission?
This includes people granted permission on the basis of family or private life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, including those on the current 10-year partner, parent and private life routes.
Which pathways apply?
Under Earned Settlement, Family and Private Life permission leads to the 10-year or 20-year pathways. It cannot use the 3 or 5-year pathways, even with high earnings.
See which pathway applies to you, and your earliest estimated date.
Check my pathwayRequirements
The mandatory requirements still apply: no criminal record, no Government debt, B2 English, the Life in the UK test and the minimum contribution. Public funds in the last 5 years or an adult immigration breach mean 20 years.
Children and young people
Children who have spent 7 years or most of their life in the UK keep their existing 5-year arrangements. See routes outside Earned Settlement.
Questions and answers
Can I switch to a partner route to get 5 years?
If you become the partner of a British citizen and meet the partner route rules, you may have a British connection. Get advice before switching.
Does time already spent on the 10-year route count?
Time on Family and Private Life permission is qualifying time. Detail on how existing time is counted will be in guidance.
This is not legal advice. This guide explains the Government’s published proposals for Earned Settlement, which are not yet in force and may change. For advice on your own situation, speak to a regulated immigration adviser or solicitor, or check GOV.UK. Read our full disclaimer.