Is ILR / PR / Citizenship Timeline Planner legal or immigration advice?

No. SetTern tools screen cited government and catalog data for planning only. Confirm eligibility, fees, and deadlines on the official portals linked on this page.

Does continuous residence ignore absences?

No — absences can reset or extend clocks. This tool uses cited typical qualifying years as a calendar aid only.

Which countries are covered?

UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany with route-type notes from cited portals.

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ILR / PR / Citizenship Timeline Planner

Cited qualifying-residence calendars for UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany — not an eligibility grant.

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Executive overview

When could you qualify for settlement or citizenship?

Qualifying residence calendars for UK, Canada, Australia, Germany. Qualifying-residence calendars only — absences and route rules can extend timelines.

Planning only — not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Confirm on official portals.

Methodology · Editorial policy

Typical years to settlement/PR and citizenship from cited national rules — illustrative, not a case decision.

Destination

Route type

Years already completed

Residence start date

5 yr → ILR

Citizenship typically ~6 yr from start

Remaining to ILR: 3 yr · Earliest permanent: 2029-01-01 · Earliest citizenship: 2030-01-01

Absences, unlawful residence, and route-specific rules can extend clocks — confirm on the linked portals.

This is a qualifying-residence calendar aid, not an eligibility grant.

Planning only — not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Confirm on official portals.

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Data sources & honesty

Qualifying-residence calendars only — absences and route rules can extend timelines.

Basis: Cited 2026 catalog · catalog 2026-07-16

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Official sources

Verified official sources

Common questions

Is ILR / PR / Citizenship Timeline Planner legal or immigration advice?: No. SetTern tools screen cited government and catalog data for planning only. Confirm eligibility, fees, and deadlines on the official portals linked on this page.
Does continuous residence ignore absences?: No — absences can reset or extend clocks. This tool uses cited typical qualifying years as a calendar aid only.
Which countries are covered?: UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany with route-type notes from cited portals.

Methodology · Editorial policy · llms.txt

When could you qualify for settlement or citizenship?

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