Happytiara

Hello all
i got my ILR this week 64 days after a non-priority
application , but…..my husband has got a job in Amsterdam and we will be moving there by the end of summer. How does this impact my ILR? I don’t plan to apply for British citizenship but will it I need to restart the spouse visa when we do move back?

SanDiegogirl

If you are out of the UK for 2 years or more, then it's either a Returning Resident visa (getting this will depend on how long you have lived in the UK prior to the move) or start the immigration process from scratch.

Why don't you take out British citizenship which will make you eligible to come and go at will?

BritInParis

What is your current nationality?

Happytiara

Thank you Samdiegogirl for the reply.Does the reset happen if I am out of then UK for two years in a 5 year period or just two years overall?


BritInParis I am Singaporean and do not want to give up my nationality.

SanDiegogirl

The 2 years starts when you leave ......

How long do you intend to live in the Netherlands?

Happytiara

His contract is for a year but likely to extend so I would say a minimum of 2 years and upto 5…..

SanDiegogirl

There is the notion that frequent visits to the UK and/or having property, bank accounts and family in the UK, imply strong ties to the UK which are taken into account if returning after 2+ years absence.
Also how long you lived in the UK before your departure.
You should try to maintain ties to the UK if you intend to return.

SanDiegogirl

There is the notion that frequent visits to the UK and/or having property, bank accounts and family in the UK, imply strong ties to the UK which are taken into account if returning after 2+ years absence. (no guarantee of course)
Also how long you lived in the UK before your departure.
You should try to maintain ties to the UK if you intend to return.

BritInParis

Were you granted a BRP or an eVisa?

Happytiara

Sorry for the delay in replying BritInParis i received a BRP which expires 31/12/24 and then I will have to use the online facility

BritInParis

When you switch to an eVisa you’ll be able to use the ePassport gates without having to speak to an Immigration Officer so you will very likely be able to keep your ILR valid by simply visiting the UK on a relatively regular basis. I would recommend at least every six months.

DernierVirage

I assume that this is because the OP holds a Singapore passport and that my wife (Chinese passport and eVisa) will not be abel to use the ePassport gates......

BritInParis

Correct, not with a mainland PRC passport I’m afraid.