How long does it take to get a permanent residence visa (known in the United Kingdom as Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR?
In the United Kingdom you must first apply under one of the temporary visa classes before you are eligible to apply for permanent residence (known in the UK as Indefinite Leave to Remain ‘(ILR”) Every application is different and processing times largely depend on the type of visa being applied for and the location of the UKBA office. See UKBA processing time guide..