UK temporary non-residence period

5 years

In force or effective
6 April 2013
Official source

Official wording

your period of non-residence lasts 5 years or less

Wording recorded from the source page. Accents and punctuation may be simplified. Source: HMRC: RDR3, Statutory Residence Test.

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