Temporary permission to stay for victims of human trafficking and slavery: caseworker guidance (updated)

Published 30 January 2023

Last updated 9 June 2025 — See all updates

Temporary permission to stay: considerations for victims of human trafficking or slavery

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We are pausing decisions that consider possible grants of Temporary Permission to Stay for Victims of Human Trafficking or Slavery (VTS) for individuals that are subject to deportation orders, until further notice. This is a temporary pause whilst we consider our approach.

This guidance tells caseworkers about temporary permission to stay for confirmed victims of human trafficking or slavery (VTS).

It explains when it is appropriate to grant VTS to those confirmed as victims of human trafficking or slavery by the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), and what must be considered before making that decision.