ECAA Settlement for Turkish Workers or Business Persons

ECAA 3.1. The requirements for indefinite leave to remain to be granted to an ECAA worker

ECAA 4.1. The requirements for indefinite leave to remain to be granted to an ECAA business person

(b) have resided lawfully in the Isle of Man for a continuous period of 5 years,, of which the most recent period of leave must have been as an ECAA worker, in any combination of the following categories— (i) an ECAA worker; (ii) a Worker Migrant; or (iii) a work permit holder;

ECAA 2.3. The continuous period will be considered as ending on whichever of the following dates is most beneficial to the applicant— (a) the date of application; (b) the date of decision; or 224 Appendix ECAA Settlement (c) any date up to 28 days after the date of application.

most recent period of leave must have been as an ECAA business person, in any combination of the following categories— (i) an ECAA business person; (ii) a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant; or (iii) a Business Migrant;

ECAA 2.4. References to a continuous period spent with valid leave in the Isle of Man include time spent with valid leave in the UK, the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey, where that leave was granted for an equivalent purpose to one of the categories stated in the relevant paragraph, provided that the most recent period prior to the date of application was spent in the Isle of Man with valid leave in the relevant category.

(a) the applicant has not been absent from the UK and Islands for more than 180 days during any 12 month period in the continuous period, except that any absence from the UK and Islands for the purpose of— (i) assisting with a national crisis; (ii) assisting with an international humanitarian or environmental crisis overseas; or (iii) as the result of travel restrictions or serious illness, shall not count towards the 180 days, if the applicant provides evidence that this was the purpose of the absence(s);

ECAA 2.2. Except for periods where the applicant had leave as— (a) an ECAA business person; or (b) a Tier 1 Migrant. Any absences from the UK and Islands during the relevant qualifying period must have been for a purpose that is consistent with the applicant’s basis of stay here, including paid annual leave, or for serious or compelling reasons.

Appendix ECAA Settlement Part ECAA 1. Definitions ECAA.1.1. Unless the contrary intention is expressed in this Appendix, the definitions in paragraph 6 of the Immigration Rules shall apply to this Appendix. Part ECAA 2. Continuous periods lawfully in the Isle of Man ECAA 2.1. References to a “continuous period” “lawfully in the Isle of Man” for the purposes of this Appendix means residence in the Isle of Man, for an unbroken period with valid leave, and for these purposes a period shall be considered unbroken where— (a) the applicant has not been absent from the UK and Islands for more than 180 days during any 12 month period in the continuous period, except that any absence from the UK and Islands for the purpose of— (i) assisting with a national crisis; (ii) assisting with an international humanitarian or environmental crisis overseas; or (iii) as the result of travel restrictions or serious illness, shall not count towards the 180 days, if the applicant provides evidence that this was the purpose of the absence(s); (b) the applicant has existing limited leave to enter or remain upon their departure and return except that— (i) where that leave expired no more than 28 days prior to a further application for entry clearance which was made before 1 January 2021 and subsequently granted, that period and any period pending the applicant’s re-entry in to the Isle of Man shall be disregarded; and (ii) where, on or after 1 January 2021, the applicant makes a further application for entry clearance during the currency of continuing limited leave which is subsequently granted, the period spent outside the UK and Islands with continuing leave and any period pending the applicant’s re-entry in to the Isle of Man shall be disregarded; and (c) the applicant has any current period of overstaying disregarded where paragraph SUI 13.1 (exceptions for overstayers) of Part 9A (Part Suitability) of the Immigration Rules applies. ECAA 2.2. Except for periods where the applicant had leave as— (a) an ECAA business person; or (b) a Tier 1 Migrant. Any absences from the UK and Islands during the relevant qualifying period must have been for a purpose that is consistent with the applicant’s basis of stay here, including paid annual leave, or for serious or compelling reasons. ECAA 2.3. The continuous period will be considered as ending on whichever of the following dates is most beneficial to the applicant— (a) the date of application; (b) the date of decision; or 224 Appendix ECAA Settlement (c) any date up to 28 days after the date of application. ECAA 2.4. References to a continuous period spent with valid leave in the Isle of Man include time spent with valid leave in the UK, the Bailiwick of Guernsey or the Bailiwick of Jersey, where that leave was granted for an equivalent purpose to one of the categories stated in the relevant paragraph, provided that the most recent period prior to the date of application was spent in the Isle of Man with valid leave in the relevant category. Part ECAA 3. Requirements for ECAA workers applying for indefinite leave to remain ECAA 3.1. The requirements for indefinite leave to remain to be granted to an ECAA worker are that the applicant must— (a) be an ECAA worker; (b) have resided lawfully in the Isle of Man for a continuous period of 5 years,, of which the most recent period of leave must have been as an ECAA worker, in any combination of the following categories— (i) an ECAA worker; (ii) a Worker Migrant; or (iii) a work permit holder; (c) have demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the UK and Islands, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; (d) have been able to support any family members with them without recourse to public funds to which they are not entitled; and (e) not fall for refusal under Part 9A (Part Suitability). Indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA worker ECAA 3.2. Indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA worker will be granted provided that the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph ECAA 3.1. are met. Refusal of indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA worker ECAA 3.3. Indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA worker will be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph ECAA 3.1. are met. Part ECAA 4. Requirements for ECAA business persons applying for indefinite leave to remain ECAA 4.1. The requirements for indefinite leave to remain to be granted to an ECAA business person are that the applicant must— (a) be an ECAA business person; (b) have resided lawfully in the Isle of Man for a continuous period of 5 years, of which the most recent period of leave must have been as an ECAA business person, in any combination of the following categories— (i) an ECAA business person; (ii) a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant; or (iii) a Business Migrant; (c) have demonstrated sufficient knowledge of the English language and sufficient knowledge about life in the UK and Islands, in accordance with Appendix KoLL; (d) have been able to support any family members with them without recourse to public funds Immigration Rules in effect from 24 July 2026 Appendix ECAA Settlement to which they are not entitled; (e) not fall for refusal under Part 9A (Part Suitability); (f) be relying on a business which meet(s) the requirements under paragraph ECAA 4.2; and (g) not be in the Isle of Man in breach of immigration laws except that where paragraph 13.1 (exceptions for overstayers) of Part 9A (Part Suitability) of these Rules applies, any current period of overstaying will be disregarded. ECAA 4.2. The Minister on the balance of probabilities must be satisfied that— (a) the applicant has established, taken over or become a director of one or more genuine businesses in the Isle of Man, and has genuinely operated that business or businesses while they had leave as an ECAA business person; (b) the business(es) upon which they are relying on for any of the qualifying period is viable; and (c) the applicant genuinely intends to continue operating one or more businesses in the Isle of Man. ECAA 4.3. In making the assessment in ECAA 4.2., the Minister may take into account the following factors— (a) the evidence the applicant has submitted; (b) the viability and credibility of the source of the money used to set up or invest in the business(es); (c) the credibility of the financial accounts of the business(es); (d) the credibility of the applicant’s business activity in the Isle of Man, including when they had leave as an ECAA business person; (e) if the nature of the business requires mandatory accreditation, registration or insurance, whether that accreditation, registration or insurance has been obtained; and (f) any other relevant information. ECAA 4.4. The Minister may request additional information and evidence to support the assessment in paragraph ECAA 4.3., and may refuse the application if the information or evidence requested is not received by the Minister at the address specified in the request within 28 working days of the date of the request. Indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA business person ECAA 4.5. Indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA business person will be granted provided that the Minister is satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph ECAA 4.1. are met. Refusal of indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA business person ECAA 4.6. Indefinite leave to remain as an ECAA business person will be refused if the Minister is not satisfied that each of the requirements of paragraph ECAA 4.1. are met.

Returning Residents 18. A person may resume their residence in the Isle of Man provided the Immigration Officer is satisfied that the person concerned— (a) had indefinite leave to enter or remain in the Isle of Man when he or she last left; (b) has not been away from the UK and Islands for more than 2 years; Immigration Rules in effect from 24 July 2026 Part 1 (c) did not receive assistance from public funds towards the cost of leaving the Isle of Man; and (d) now seeks admission for the purpose of settlement. 18A. Those who qualify for admission to the Isle of Man as returning residents in accordance with paragraph 18 do not need a visa to enter the Isle of Man. 19. A person who can demonstrate he has strong ties to the Isle of Man and intends to make the Isle of Man his permanent home but does not benefit from the preceding paragraph by reason only of: (a) having been absent from the Isle of Man for more than two consecutive years; or (b) having been absent from the Isle of Man for more than two consecutive years and who, after having indefinite leave to remain in the Isle of Man, had permission as a visitor when they last left (providing they have not had temporary permission in another route between the point where their indefinite leave to enter or remain lapsed and their permission as a visitor was granted), must have applied for, and been granted, indefinite leave to enter by way of entry clearance. 19A. Sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 18 shall not apply where a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the Isle of Man accompanies on an overseas posting a partner, parent, a spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, or same-sex partner who is— (a) a member of HM Forces serving overseas; or (b) a British citizen or is settled in the Isle of Man; and (i) a permanent member of HM Diplomatic Service; (ii) a comparable Isle of Man based permanent staff member of the British Council; (iii) a permanent staff member of the UK Department for International Development; or (iv) a permanent Home Office employee.