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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.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 2 December 2013
• Last updated: 31 October 2024 — See all updates

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Form: migrant victims of domestic abuse concession

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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:

• apply for indefinite leave to remain as a victim of domestic violence or abuse

• apply for another type of permission to stay

• make arrangements to leave the UK

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

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Published 2 December 2013
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 October 2024

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

2. 4 April 2024

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

3. 14 March 2024

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

4. 16 February 2024

   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.

5. 14 October 2019

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

6. 23 August 2019

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

7. 31 August 2018

   Replaced the form with a new version.

8. 9 December 2015

   Updated form.

9. 2 December 2013

   First published.