Keep exact facts and document references. This ledger does not apply exceptions or calculate a legal settlement date.
| Item to record | Your notes / evidence | Owner and date |
|---|---|---|
| Actual permission / arrival / expiry dates | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Trip departure and return | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Destination and factual reason | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Travel evidence reference | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Uncertain date and verification task | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Work or support change | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Test requirement and current evidence | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Family member’s separate timeline | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
Complete the action plan
Review the log before booking substantial travel and before settlement planning. If the rolling-period calculation or an exception is material, present the complete ledger to a regulated adviser rather than relying on an annual total.
Decision record: What is established? ____________________ What remains uncertain? ____________________ Next action and date: ____________________
Keep this completed sheet privately. It is a planning aid, not an application form or an eligibility decision. Recheck the linked official guidance before relying on a rule, fee or deadline.
Ancestry Visa Mag · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://ancestryvisamag.com/resources/ancestry-residence-absence-log-worksheet/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.