Posted on May 25 2024
The UK ILR and a German PR are both permanent residence permits issued to eligible candidates to migrate to the respective country. The UK ILR can be applied after living and working there for 5 years with a stable income, whereas Germany's PR has two options: you can apply within 2 years if you are proficient in German language or after 5 years of living there.
A PR Visa or an ILR has many benefits as the eligible candidates can study, work, access healthcare and certain social benefits. They can apply for citizenship upon meeting the eligibility requirements of the country.
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The table given below has details of the validity, processing time, and PR costs for both visas.
Factors |
UK ILR |
Germany PR |
Duration of stay |
Indefinite |
Indefinite |
Processing Time |
6 months |
Two to Four weeks |
Total Cost |
£2,885 |
Skilled Worker category: €113 Freelancer: €124 Highly Qualified Professional: €147 |
An ILR, also known as Indefinite leave to remain, is granted to eligible candidates who want to settle in the UK. It is also known as a settlement visa, with which the candidates can permanently stay in the UK with their family permanently. The candidates can apply for a UK citizenship after residing one year in the UK upon eligibility.
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There are many benefits with a UK ILR visa, which include:
Individuals applying for a UK ILR must meet the following requirements:
Based on the visa type, the candidates are required to live for a qualifying time period. The visa category and qualifying period are mentioned in the table below.
Current category |
Qualifying ILR period |
Spouse or civil partner of a British Citizen or person settled in the UK visa |
After 5 years |
Unmarried partner |
After 5 years |
EEA Family Permit |
After 5 years |
UK Ancestry visa |
After 5 years |
Tier 1 (Investor) visa |
After 2, 3 or 5 years depending on level of investment |
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) |
After 3 or 5 years depending on the business activity |
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa |
After 3 years |
Tier 2, T2, International Sportsperson or Skilled Worker visa |
After 5 years |
Scale Up visa |
After 5 years |
Innovator visa |
After 3 years |
Global Talent visa |
After 3 or 5 years, depending on your visa and endorsement type |
PBS visa dependants |
After 5 years |
Representative of overseas business visa |
After 5 years |
Turkish Worker of Businessperson visa |
After 5 years |
Retired Person visa |
After 5 years |
Discretionary Leave to Remain |
After 6 years |
Long residence |
After 10 years continuous legal residency in the UK |
Returning resident |
If settled in the UK prior to departure and returning to the UK within 3 years of departure, they may be able to apply immediately on return |
Turkish worker or businessperson |
After 5 years |
Other important eligibility requirements are as follows:
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German PR is a permanent resident status granted to individuals eligible for a PR visa. The visa is granted after completing a period of legally residing in the country either for work or family. There are many benefits available for a German permanent resident like access to healthcare and education and more.
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The many benefits for individuals applying for a German PR include:
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Individuals applying for a German PR must have the following requirements:
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