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Jersey Settlement for a Victim of Domestic Abuse

7 facts quoted from the official source

For a qualifying partner whose relationship has broken down permanently because of domestic abuse, and for eligible dependent children.

Route type
Humanitarian protection
Can bring
children, partner
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dependent-family rightsThe applicant must have or last have held one of the partner permissions listed in VDA 4.1.
  • Eligibility summaryAppendix Victim of Domestic Abuse requires qualifying current or last partner permission and permanent relationship breakdown as a result of domestic abuse.
  • Ground for protectionThe relationship must have broken down permanently as a result of domestic abuse.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisAppendix Victim of Domestic Abuse requires qualifying current or last partner permission and permanent relationship breakdown as a result of domestic abuse.
  • Report summaryAppendix Victim of Domestic Abuse requires qualifying current or last partner permission and permanent relationship breakdown as a result of domestic abuse.
  • Residence permit grantedA successful in-country applicant receives settlement; an overseas applicant receives entry clearance for settlement.
  • Where and how to applyA dependent child may qualify under the relationship, care, age and independent-life requirements.
Family

Who you can bring

childrenpartner
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Jersey?
The official source states: For a qualifying partner whose relationship has broken down permanently because of domestic abuse, and for eligible dependent children.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.je page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.jeLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Jersey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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