Continuous Residence Requirements
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What is Continuous Residence?
Continuous residence refers to the requirement that an applicant must have lived in the UK for a specified period without excessive absences.
This requirement applies to several immigration routes, including:
- Long Residence (10-year route)
- Family-based settlement
- Work-based settlement
It ensures that applicants have genuinely established their life in the UK.
Why Continuous Residence Matters
The Home Office uses continuous residence to assess:
Your commitment to living in the UK
Whether the UK is your primary place of residence
Your eligibility for permanent settlement
Failure to meet this requirement is one of the most common reasons for refusal.