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UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers

Published November 2, 2026 11:48 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 11:48 pm •
UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
Photo via Al Jazeera

Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.

Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.

Source: Al Jazeera — Original report ↗

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Original source: Al Jazeera ↗