Translations
Special Benefit for Temporary Protection Visa and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa holders
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A payment if you’re in severe financial hardship and can’t get other income support from us.
Eligibility basics
- in severe financial hardship for reasons beyond your control
- unable to earn enough to support yourself and your family
- unable to get another income support payment
We’re changing requirements relating to drug or alcohol misuse. Read more about changes to help support people with drug or alcohol misuse.
In this section
Eligibility & payment rates
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Special Benefit, and how much you'll get.
Claiming
Check if you're eligible before you start your claim. You may be able to claim Special Benefit if you’re in severe hardship.
Managing your payment
Your options and obligations for Special Benefit.
Resources
Tools, information and other services we offer.
Related
We have other payments, services and subjects to help you with Special Benefit.