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

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

30 months

Renewable

Dependents allowed

No PR pathway

No job offer needed

Remote work OK

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Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living

2% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary£31,200

Quality of Life

176/200

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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.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee0 GBP

Biometric Enrolment Fee0 GBP

Immigration Health Surcharge0 GBP

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2.5 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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 eligible victims

Worth Knowing

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

Application Process

Referral to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).

Receive positive Conclusive Grounds decision.

Home Office automatically assesses for VTS.

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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Verified Claims (21)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps

Referral to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).; Receive positive Conclusive Grounds decision.; H…

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Dependent Visa

Dependent children can be granted permission in line with the main applicant.

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Fee Breakdown

Application Fee: 0 GBP; Biometric Enrolment Fee: 0 GBP; Immigration Health Surcharge: 0 GBP

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Fees

£0

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Forms

FLR(HRO)

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Forms · FLR(HRO) · description

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

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Forms · FLR · name

FLR(HRO)

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Job Offer Required

false

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Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living

2% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary£31,200

Quality of Life

176/200

Full Country Guide

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Overview

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.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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