Overseas Domestic Worker visa
If you鈥檙e a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking
Modern slavery and human trafficking involve being forced to do something you do not want to do, usually by being hurt or threatened.
You may be forced to work for free or less than the minimum wage, get married or move to a country against your will.
You can apply to stay in the UK for up to 2 years, if both of the following apply:
- you have a 鈥榗onclusive grounds鈥� letter from the Single Competent Authority (SCA) confirming that you鈥檙e a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking
- you entered the UK on an Overseas Domestic Worker visa, on a Domestic Worker in a Private Household visa, or as a private servant of a diplomat (known as a Temporary Work - International Agreement visa).
The Temporary Work - International Agreement visa has now replaced the Temporary Worker 鈥� International Agreement Worker visa (T5)
How to get a conclusive grounds letter
If you think you鈥檙e a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking you need to contact the police or another first responder organisation. They can help refer your case to the SCA.
The SCA will decide if you鈥檙e a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking. They will send you a conclusive grounds letter confirming their decision.
Apply
You must apply within 28 days of getting confirmation you鈥檙e a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking.
You must .
It鈥檚 free to apply.
Get help using a computer to apply online
You can get help with:
- accessing a computer or the internet
- finding the right information on 188体育
You cannot get advice on:
- whether you鈥檙e eligible to apply
- what information to put in your application
- an application you鈥檝e already made
Telephone: 03333 445 675
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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Text: 鈥榁ISA鈥� to 07537 416 944
[email protected]
Applying for a different visa
If you apply for a different type of visa within 28 days of getting confirmation but are refused, you can still apply as a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking.
You must do this within 28 days of getting the refusal.
Working in the UK
You鈥檒l be able to work as a domestic worker for up to 2 years.
You do not need to have a job offer before you apply. You can change job while you鈥檙e in the UK.