According to the official guidance published by the UK Home Office, most foreign workers must reside in the UK for five years, obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and then wait a further 12 months before they can submit a citizenship application. The UK outlines a path to citizenship and reveals how long foreign workers must live in the country. What applicants must proveBeyond the residency period, the UK government guidance sets out several additional conditions every applicant must satisfy. In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the UK had explained how long foreigners must live in the country before applying for citizenship. Also called "settlement," ILR serves as the gateway to British citizenship and entitles holders to apply for certain benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria.