How to Calculate UK Absences for ILR: 2026 Guide Updated: 2 August 2026 Calculating absences correctly is an important part of many UK Indefinite Leave to Remain applications. A person may have completed the required number of years in the UK but still face difficulty if their overseas travel breaks the continuous-residence requirement. For most...Read More

Common Reasons UK Visitor Visas Are Refused Last updated: 2 August 2026 A UK Standard Visitor visa can be refused even where the applicant has a genuine invitation, a substantial bank balance or a close family member living in the UK. The decision maker must be satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the applicant...Read More