ILR/ Permanent residenc - for UK spouse living outside of UK

[NL]

Hi All,

I am married with UK citizen for five years and hold the passport of one of the Non-EU-EEA national countries. We have always been living in Netherlands since our marriage. I have got the Entry Clearance stamped twice on my passport which has already been expired as I was never been able to settle in UK so could not go there. Now since 4 years are gone, I wanted to ask your expert opinion that can I apply for permanent residency for UK from NL without living in UK for three or more years.
Please let me know your response.

[Smit]

You can apply for indefinite leave to enter (ILE) into the UK at the British Embassy in Netherlands if you have been married and living outside the UK with a British Citizen for at least 4 years.

[NL]

Thats what I was looking for. ILR from NL Embassy. I am going to apply for it. Thanks for the answer.

[JAJ]

You can apply for indefinite leave to enter (ILE) into the UK at the British Embassy in Netherlands if you have been married and living outside the UK with a British Citizen for at least 4 years.

And after 3 years residence in the UK (if still married) - Naturalisation as a British citizen.