Apply to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Extension Scheme

Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

If you have been given permission to be in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes, you may be able to apply for a further 18 months permission to stay in the UK under the new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.scheme. You’ll be able to apply 3 months before your existing visa is due to expire. We will provide further information about the new scheme shortly.

Overview

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Eligibility

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The Ukraine Extension Scheme will remain open after 16 May 2024 for children who are born in the UK.

You’ll be able to:

• live, work and study in the UK
• claim public funds (benefits)

ThisYou routeshould doesconsider whether you want to keep your current visa or switch to the Ukraine Extension Scheme. You may not requirebe able to count any time you spend in the UK on this visa in a UK-basedfuture sponsor. application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK (also known as ‘settlement’).

If you need help, contact UK Visas and Immigration.

Eligibility

To apply to the Ukraine Extension Scheme you must be Ukrainian or the immediate family member of a Ukrainian national who is applying to the scheme.

You must apply before 16 May 2024, unless you’re a child born in the UK.

You must be in the UK when you apply.

Family members of Ukrainian nationals

If you’re not Ukrainian but your family member is, you can apply if your family member is your:

• spouse or civil partner
• unmarried partner (you must have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years)
• child aged under 18
• parent (if you’re under 18)

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• you have permission to be in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes (including the Ukraine Family Scheme)
• you qualify under the Ukraine Extension Scheme

How long you can stay

You can stay in the UK for up to 3 years.

Fees

It is free to apply.

You do not need to pay the immigration health surcharge or biometric enrolment fee.

Apply

You must apply online. You have until 16 May 2024 to apply.

Apply now

You will then book and attend an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point.

Uploading your documents

When you apply you’ll need to provide a valid passport or other travel document that shows your identity. Youidentity.

You will also need to demonstrateshow that you have (or had) permission to be in the UK. For example:

• a biometric residence permit
• a visa or vignette in your passport
• a Home Office document showing your permission to enter or remain in the UK

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Going to the UKVCAS service point

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Some services at UKVCAS service points have a fee. You do not need to use these services, such as document scanning, to complete your application and you should not pay for them in advance.

If you need to use any of these services at a UKVCAS service point during your appointment, you will not need to pay a fee for them.

How long it takes

We aim to make a decision as quickly as possible.

You will be contacted when a decision has been made.

Contact UKVI

If you need help, contact UK Visas and Immigration.