Is it Hard to Get Permanent Residency in the UK?

It can be hard to obtain permanent residency in the UK as there are many eligibility requirements, however, many are similar to those required for work visas, so if you’ve already gone through the process of applying for a visa, an ILR application isn’t much harder. It can be significantly more expensive, however, at £2,404 per applicant. You also need to apply long before your visa expires, as it can take up to 6 months to receive a response on your application from the Home Office, or you can pay extra to have a faster response.

Also, the time you spent in the UK on a temporary visa like the Creative Worker visa, does not count towards your 5 years in the UK.