Does the UK Ancestry visa lead to permanent residence (ILR) and citizenship?

The Ancestry visa is a settlement route. After five continuous years in the UK meeting the conditions, you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, which gives you permanent status without an expiry date.

Once you hold ILR and meet the further residence and good character requirements, you can typically apply to naturalise as a British citizen. A common mistake is having long absences or gaps in work that can disrupt the qualifying period, so keep good records throughout.