Calculating continuous period

pls move this topic to ILR if you think it belongs there, it specifically touched Tier 1 Entrepreneur that's why I am posting it here,

Hi Zimba, Marc and rest of Mods and everyone,

Just noticing now on gov UK website that the coronavirus/pandemic related allowable absences that will not count towards 180 days absences from Uk when applying for ILR DO NOT include tier 1 Entrepreneurs but only includes new Tier 1 Entrepreneur categories such as Global talent and exceptional talent.
Please see:


For the following routes you must use the Indefinite leave to remain: calculating
continuous period in UK guidance:
• domestic workers in private households
• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
• Tier 1 (Investor)
• dependants of a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) and Tier1 (Investor)
• retired person of independent means[/i]

The policy guideline for Tier 1 entrepreneur does not mention anything about pandemic or air travel disruption etc.

Guys how is this possible? Why will they exclude Tier 1 Entrepreneur from this ?

Or maybe I am misreading something?

Appreciate your replies.

Anyone please?

Hi guys, can please anyone share their option on above

The guidance on calculating continuous period in UK for ILR already includes provision for exemptions that are broader than Covid.

(Page 11)

Absences for serious or compelling reasons: evidential requirements
Serious or compelling reasons will vary but can include:
• serious illness of the applicant or a close relative
• a conflict
• a natural disaster, for example, volcanic eruption or tsunami

The applicant must provide evidence in the form of a letter which sets out the reason for the absence with documents of support. For example:
• medical certificates
• birth or death certificates
• evidence of disruption to travel arrangements

Would your circumstances not fit into these exemptions?

thanks for the reply, yes i do fall under this as i hope being on red list does mean that there is a major travel disruption.....

my point was they made a special covid clause for the many routes but did not add this clause to now closed tier1 entrepreneur categories, which made me wonder why would they do that.