Form

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.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 28 October 2013
• Last updated: 7 December 2018 — See all updates

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Apply online (form SET(DV))

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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. 7 December 2018

   Paper application form withdrawn, you must now apply online.

2. 5 November 2018

   Updated application form

3. 19 July 2018

   You can now apply online.

4. 13 July 2018

   Application form updated with GDPR policy.

5. 6 April 2018

   Updated form for use on or after 6 April 2018.

6. 6 April 2017

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

7. 24 November 2016

   Updated form for use on or after 24 November.

8. 31 October 2016

   Updated guidance for use on or after 31 October.

9. 18 March 2016

   Updated form for use on or after 18 March.

10. 19 November 2015

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

11. 3 August 2015

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

12. 6 April 2015

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

13. 18 December 2014

    added link to Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) concession form

14. 12 August 2014

    Updated guidance.

15. 2 June 2014

    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. 6 April 2014

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

17. 28 October 2013

    First published.