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IMPORTANT 16 July 2025 EUSS

New absence rules: 30 months in 60 months is enough

Pre-settled status holders can now qualify for settled status if they have been in the UK for at least 30 months in the most recent 60-month period. This replaces the strict rule about not being absent for more than 6 months in any 12-month period. The new rule applies to both manual applications and automatic upgrades.

What should you do?

Check your UKVI account at gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status. Make sure your details are up to date and your eVisa is linked to your current passport.

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