Further Leave to Remain (FLR)

Further Leave to Remain (FLR) – Extend Your Stay in the UK

Extend your stay in the UK with ease and confidence. Further Leave to Remain (FLR) allows you to extend your visa from inside the UK so you can continue your life here without disruption. At Atwal Law, we provide trustworthy, affordable support with all FLR applications, whether you’re extending a spouse visa, remaining on the basis of family life, or switching to a new visa category.

What is FLR?

FLR is an extension of your permission to stay. It is usually granted for 30 months (2.5 years). In the family route, there are two main types:
• FLR(M): for spouses, civil partners, or unmarried partners of British or settled persons. This is part of the 5-year route to ILR.
• FLR(FP): for family or private life cases, such as parents of British children or those relying on human rights grounds. This is usually a 10-year route to ILR.

Who Needs FLR?

Spouse/partner visa holders: after 2.5 years, you must apply for FLR(M) to extend for another 30 months.
Parents of British children: FLR(FP) allows you to remain with your child in the UK.
Private life applicants: for those who have long residence or strong ties in the UK.
Switchers: for example, from a fiancé visa to a spouse visa after marriage.

FLR Requirements

Valid visa: apply before your current leave expires.
Relationship and financials: still meet the spouse visa requirements if extending via FLR(M).
English language: A2 level is required at the first extension stage (unless already proven at a higher level).
Documents: evidence of ongoing relationship, updated financial documents, proof of address, and English language test where required.
Application & fees: applications are made online, with a fee and health surcharge payable.

How Atwal Law Makes It Easy

Consultation & planning – we confirm the right FLR route and prepare a strategy.
Document checklist – personalised guidance on gathering correct evidence.
Application & representation – forms completed, legal submissions drafted.
Biometric appointment – support with booking and preparing for UKVCAS.
Follow-up & outcome – communication with the Home Office until your decision is issued.

📞 Call us today on 07973 760075 to extend your stay with confidence.
Atwal Law helps clients in Coventry, Birmingham, London, and across the UK successfully secure FLR and continue their journey toward settlement.

FLR (Further Leave to Remain) FAQs

FLR is an extension of your current visa from inside the UK. It allows you to continue living here lawfully, usually for another 30 months.

• FLR(M): for spouses or partners of British or settled people (on the 5-year route to ILR). • FLR(FP): for family or private life applications (usually a 10-year route).

You should apply before your current visa expires. Late applications are risky and could harm your status.

• FLR(M): usually around 8 weeks. • FLR(FP): can take up to 12 months. Priority services may be available for quicker decisions.

Yes, if you are on the 5-year partner route. At the first extension stage, you must pass an A2 level speaking and listening test (unless you already proved a higher level).

Yes. If you apply before your current visa expires, your existing work rights continue while your application is pending.

You may have a right of appeal if the refusal affects your family/private life under human rights law. Atwal Law can advise on appeals or fresh applications.

• On the 5-year FLR(M) route, you can apply for ILR after 5 years. • On the 10-year FLR(FP) route, you need 10 years before applying for ILR.

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