Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for Members of HM Forces & Family Members

Serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces? This section outlines the common ILR application routes for members of HM Forces and their families.

For Members Discharging from HM Forces:

• ILR Application On Discharge From HM Forces: For those leaving active service and meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Entry Clearance For Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) On Discharge From HM Forces: For individuals outside the UK who qualify for ILR upon discharge from HM Forces.

For Partners of HM Forces Personnel:

• Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) As A Partner Of Member Of HM Forces: For partners outside the UK intending to join a member of HM Forces.
• ILR As A Partner Of A Member Of HM Forces: For existing partners of serving HM Forces personnel already in the UK.
• Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) As A Bereaved Partner Of Member Of HM Forces: For surviving spouses or civil partners of deceased HM Forces personnel who were outside the UK.
• ILR As A Bereaved Partner Of A Member Of HM Forces: For surviving spouses or civil partners of deceased HM Forces personnel already in the UK.
• ILR As A Partner Of A Member Of HM Forces Who Is Victim Of Domestic Violence: For partners experiencing domestic abuse from an HM Forces member.

For Children of HM Forces Personnel:

• Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) As A Child Of A Member Of HM Forces: For children outside the UK joining a parent serving in HM Forces.
• ILR As A Child Of A Member Of HM Forces: For children already in the UK with a parent serving in HM Forces.
• Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) As A Bereaved Child Of A Member Of HM Forces: For orphaned children outside the UK of a deceased HM Forces member.
• ILR As A Bereaved Child Of A Member Of HM Forces: For orphaned children already in the UK of a deceased HM Forces member.