Does time on a Graduate Trainee visa count towards permanent settlement (ILR) in the UK?

The Graduate Trainee visa is a temporary mobility route and is not a path to permanent residence. You cannot apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from this visa.

If settlement is your long-term goal, you would typically need to move onto a route that does count towards ILR, such as the Skilled Worker visa, where five years of qualifying residence can lead to settlement. Plan your route early so you do not spend years on visas that never count towards ILR.