Visas

There are different schemes in place to support those Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who wish to either come to or remain in the UK.

Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme

If a guest wants to be sponsored by a UK household for six months, you may be able to apply under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme to come to the UK.

Ukraine Extension Scheme

The Ukraine Extension Scheme closed for most new applications on 16 May 2024. 

The Ukrainian Extension Scheme remained open after 16 May 2024 for children who were born in the UK to apply for permission to stay. 

Read more information about applying to the Ukraine Extension Scheme.

Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme can give guests a further 18 months permission to stay in the UK.

The scheme is for guests who have previously been given permission to be in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes.

The scheme will open to applications on 4 February 2025.

Other visas you may apply for

You may be eligible to make an application under other immigration routes.  

Check which visas you may be able to apply for.