Indefinite leave to remain or enter (domestic violence or abuse)
Eligibility
You can apply if you have, or have had, a visa to stay in the UK as the partner of someone who is:
- a British citizen
- a person with permission to settle in the UK permanently (indefinite leave to remain or enter)
- a person with pre-settled or settled status under the EU settlement scheme
- a member of the UK armed forces who has served for at least 4 years
- a person with permission to stay in the UK as a refugee
You must also show your relationship broke down because of domestic violence or abuse from your partner or your partner’s family.
If you’re applying from outside the UK, you’ll need to show that you’ve been abandoned there.
You’ll be asked to give a statement about your circumstances when you apply.
You should also include supporting evidence if you have it, but you do not need it to apply.