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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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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
2 December 2013
Last updated:
8 October 2026
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  1. Updated the form to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules. Updated the first bullet point in 'details' area changed to 'you are in the UK on a temporary visa as a partner or child'.

  2. Published a new version of the form: migrant victims of domestic abuse concession to update the declaration.

  3. Form updated with more information for people with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

  4. Updated to provide more clarity on what an EUSS pre-settled status holder has to do.

  5. Published a new version of the form: migrant victims of domestic abuse concession.

  6. The form has been amended in line with the Immigration Rules changes 4 February.

  7. Updated in line with changes to the biometric residence permit (BRP).

  8. Updated the form in line with Appendix VDA changes coming in on 4 April.

  9. Updated the form to provide clarity around economic routes, link to guidance on GOV.UK and make the declaration clearer for applicants.

  10. 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.

  11. We have added a print version of the DDV concession form.

  12. Victims of domestic violence (DDV) concession replaced with new version.

  13. Replaced the form with a new version.

  14. Updated form.

  15. First published.

Documents

Form: migrant victims of domestic abuse concession

PDF, 744 KB, 17 pages

Details

Use this form if:

  • you are in the UK on a temporary visa as a partner or child
  • your relationship has broken down because of domestic abuse
  • 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, unless you also have pre-settled status, you must do one of the following:

If you have pre-settled status and you want to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a victim of domestic violence or abuse, you should do so within these 3 months to make sure you keep your access to benefits.

This used to be called the ‘destitution domestic violence concession (DDVC)’.

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