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Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery
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Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1.7 years

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

30 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary£31,000
Quality of Life
174/200
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Overview

This route provides temporary permission to stay (VTS) in the UK for confirmed victims of human trafficking or modern slavery to assist in their recovery, cooperate with police investigations, or seek compensation.

The UK Temporary Permission to Stay (VTS) is a humanitarian route for confirmed victims of modern slavery or human trafficking. Granted automatically after a positive Conclusive Grounds decision through the National Referral Mechanism, it carries no fee and covers recovery, law enforcement cooperation, or compensation.

VTS runs up to 30 months (recovery or cooperation) or 12 months (compensation), renewable via FLR(HRO). Holders have full work rights, no IHS liability, and dependent children under 18 may receive leave in line. The route does not lead to settlement.

This visa is ideal for confirmed trafficking or slavery victims in the UK who need lawful status to recover, cooperate with police, or pursue civil compensation.

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Cost Breakdown

Application FeeGBP £0
Biometric Enrolment FeeGBP £0
Immigration Health SurchargeGBP £0

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant2.5 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically present in the UK.

Must be a confirmed victim of human trafficking or modern slavery (positive Conclusive Grounds decision).

Must meet criteria for recovery, compensation, or cooperation with criminal investigations.

Must meet suitability requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Positive Conclusive Grounds decision letter

Medical or psychological reports

Official correspondence from police or prosecutors

Legal documents regarding compensation claims

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Automatic initial consideration
  • Full work rights
  • No fees for qualifying victims

Worth Knowing

  • Not a route to settlement
  • Long NRM processing times
  • Threat to public order
  • Claiming victim status in bad faith

Application Process

1

Referral to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).

2

Receive positive Conclusive Grounds decision.

3

Home Office automatically assesses for VTS.

4

Submit FLR(HRO) for extensions if required.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
FLR(HRO)
Application to Extend Stay in the UK: FLR(HRO)
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