Apply for the migrant victims of domestic abuse concession
This concession gives you temporary permission to stay in the UK and apply to claim benefits if your relationship broke down because of domestic abuse.
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Use this form if:
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you are in the UK on a temporary visa as a partner
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your relationship has broken down because of domestic abuse
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you need access to benefits to support yourself
If successful, you will get permission to stay in the UK for 3 months. You will be able to apply to claim benefits.
During these 3 months, you must do one of the following:
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apply for indefinite leave to remain as a victim of domestic violence or abuse
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apply for another type of permission to stay
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make arrangements to leave the UK
This used to be called the ‘destitution domestic violence concession (DDVC)’.
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Last updated 4 April 2024 + show all updates
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Updated the form in line with Appendix VDA changes coming in on 4 April.
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Updated the form to provide clarity around economic routes, link to guidance on GOV.UK and make the declaration clearer for applicants.
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Form updated to reflect the name change of this concession, from 'destitution domestic violence' to 'migrant victims of domestic abuse'. Partners of people on work or student visas are now eligible for this concession.
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We have added a print version of the DDV concession form.
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Victims of domestic violence (DDV) concession replaced with new version.
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Replaced the form with a new version.
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Updated form.
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First published.