Print or save this worksheet. Keep original travel facts separate from any later settlement calculation.
Date: __________ Prepared by: __________ Review date: __________
| Record item | Dates / evidence | Uncertainty / next action |
|---|---|---|
| Permission history and categories | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| First relevant entry | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Departure date and source | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Return date and source | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Destination and reason | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Employer travel confirmation | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Exceptional circumstances evidence | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Uncertain or missing journeys | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Individual family timelines | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Final rule review date | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
Completion check
- ☐ Exact dates retained.
- ☐ No calendar-year total substituted for the rule calculation.
- ☐ Separate settlement conditions reviewed.
Worked example
A work trip crosses December and January. Keep exact departure and return dates with the itinerary, rather than recording a rounded annual absence total.
Decision and next action
What is supported by evidence? __________________________________
What remains uncertain? __________________________________
Action / owner / deadline: __________________________________
Keep completed copies privately. Do not send passport numbers, financial statements or health records through a general contact form. This is a preparation resource, not an application form or an assessment of immigration eligibility.
Skilled Worker Mag · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://skilledworkermag.com/resources/residence-and-absence-record/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.