www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/03/rezidenta-permanenta-

The UK will extend the waiting period for permanent residency from five to ten years for most foreign workers starting in 2027. Refugees arriving by small boats may wait up to 30 years. High earners and social workers will have exceptions, allowing them to apply sooner. New rules also require advanced English proficiency and no criminal record for applicants. The government anticipates that 1.4 million people will gain permanent residency between 2026 and 2030 as part of stricter immigration policies.