UK absences calculator
Too many days outside the UK is one of the quietest reasons settlement applications fail. Add your trips and we'll show your worst rolling 12-month total.
How many days have you been out of the UK?
For settlement (ILR) on the Skilled Worker / work route, you can't spend more than 180 days outside the UK in any rolling 12-month period. Add your trips and we'll work out the earliest date you can apply.
The spouse/partner route is assessed differently, so spouse applicants shouldn't rely on this tool.
Based on the trips entered
You meet the absence requirement now.
Every rolling 12-month period is within 180 days — subject to completing your qualifying period, and assuming no further time outside the UK.
The day you leave and the day you return both count as days in the UK. Based on the GOV.UK Appendix Continuous Residence guidance. This is general information, not advice on your individual case — check GOV.UK or book a free call.
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