If you have been a lawful resident in the United Kingdom for a period of two to five years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency, depending on the specific visa category you hold.

To determine if you can apply for permanent residence and the qualifying period for it, please review the relevant visa category information. Make sure to check the Application types for details of categories that may qualify; if your visa category is not listed there, you might not be eligible for permanent residency.

For UK permanent residency, it is essential to demonstrate that you possess sufficient knowledge of the English language and an understanding of life in the United Kingdom.