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Settle in the UK as a victim of domestic violence: form SET(DV)

Form to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if you are a victim of domestic violence.

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Use this form to apply online to settle in the UK if you came here on a temporary visa as a partner and your relationship has ended because of domestic violence.

If you have no money to support yourself while you are applying, you can complete a separate application form to ask UK Visas and Immigration for permission to claim benefits for up to 3 months.

You should check your eligibility before you apply. If you are eligible to apply you will find guidance on how to complete your application and the evidence you need to provide within the online application form.

Get help to apply online

You can get help with completing the online form if you:

  • do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device
  • do not have internet access

You can only use this service if you’re making an application in the UK.

You cannot get immigration advice through this service.

Published 28 October 2013
Last updated 7 December 2018 + show all updates
  1. Paper application form withdrawn, you must now apply online.

  2. Updated application form

  3. You can now apply online.

  4. Application form updated with GDPR policy.

  5. Updated form for use on or after 6 April 2018.

  6. Updated application form for use on or after 6 April 2017.

  7. Updated form for use on or after 24 November.

  8. Updated guidance for use on or after 31 October.

  9. Updated form for use on or after 18 March.

  10. Updated application form for use on or after 19 September 2015.

  11. Updated form published for use on or after 3 August 2015.

  12. New versions published for use on or after 6 April 2015.

  13. added link to Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) concession form

  14. Updated guidance.

  15. A new version of this form has been published for use on or after 2 June 2014. You can now tell us your email address to receive an update on the progress of your application.

  16. A new version of this form has been published for use on after 6 April 2014.

  17. First published.