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Once an individual has pre-settled status or settled status, does it have an expiry date?

Pre-settled status is granted for a limited period of time which allows the holder to reach 5 years in the UK and then to apply to convert this into settled status. If the individual is unable to convert their pre-settled status into settled status, for example because they have spent more than 6 months in any 12 month period outside the UK they cannot renew their pre-settled status and so it will lapse on the expiry date.

In addition, pre-settled status is lost if they spend more than 2 consecutive years outside of the UK and settled status is lost by spending 5 consecutive years outside of the UK.

It can also be lost if they no longer meet the eligibility criteria, for example in relation to criminal offences.

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