Having Indefinite Leave to Remain (no matter which category/route you obtained it from), means you have permanent residence in the UK and are no longer subject to immigration control. However, it is not the same as actually being a British Citizen. Firstly, you will not be entitled to apply for a British passport and secondly, if you were to leave the UK and be away for *2 years or more, you run the risk of losing your Indefinite Leave to Remain.
*Note, that those with ILR/Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme, can be outside the UK for up to 5yrs before losing their ILR status.
To actually become a British citizen, you would first to apply for Naturalisation as a British Citizen. Only after you have obtained your British Citizenship, will you then be able to apply for a British Passport and would also not have the concern of losing your immigration status no matter how long you left the UK for.
Be sure to check out my other videos for more helpful advice and guidance about applying for a UK Spouse/Partner Visa and settling permanently in the UK via the partner route.
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