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Form: Apply for the migrant victims of domestic abuse concession

Uk Visas Immigration

March 14
11:01 2024

Use this form if:

  • you are in the UK on a temporary visa as a partner

  • 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, you must do one of the following:

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

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Published 2 December 2013
Last updated 14 March 2024 +show all updates
  1. Updated the form to provide clarity around economic routes, link to guidance on GOV.UK and make the declaration clearer for applicants.

  2. 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.

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

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

  5. Replaced the form with a new version.

  6. Updated form.

  7. First published.

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