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ARTICLE · 21 SEPTEMBER 2021

Returning Resident Visa Applications And Covid-19

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The Returning Resident visa is for individuals who have previously held indefinite leave to remain ("ILR") in the UK, but this leave has lapsed due to absence from the UK of more than 2 years continuously.

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Stefania Patuto
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The Returning Resident visa is for individuals who have previously held indefinite leave to remain ("ILR") in the UK, but this leave has lapsed due to absence from the UK of more than 2 years continuously. 

Our previous posts have outlined the requirements of this route. In this post, we address the issues surrounding Returning Resident visa applications for those who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Returning Resident Visa Immigration Rules

Paragraph 18 of the Immigration Rules sets out the requirements for entry to the UK as a Returning Resident with less than 2 years of absence. It states: 

"A person may resume their residence in the UK provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that the person concerned:

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