How Long Can You Stay Outside the UK Without Losing Settled Status
Settled status lapses after 5 years outside the UK (4 years for Swiss nationals). Here's what resets the clock and when the status is lost for good.
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Settled status lapses after 5 years outside the UK (4 years for Swiss nationals). Here's what resets the clock and when the status is lost for good.
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