Those seeking more information about visa routes for Ukrainian friends and family members should go to Support for family members of British nationals in Ukraine, and Ukrainian nationals in Ukraine and the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Further information can also be found at https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9455/.
Ukrainian's already in the UK
Ukrainians already in the UK with a visa will be able to extend their stay by extending their visa or switching to another immigration route, where eligible, even if their visa does not normally allow them to do so.
More information at Ukrainian nationals in the UK: visa support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Telephone UKVI for assistance: 0808 164 8810
Ukrainian's seeking to come to the UK
Family Migration Visa
You can apply for a family migration visa for free if you’re the family member of a British national who usually lives in Ukraine. Your British national family member must be one of the following:
- a spouse or civil partner
- an unmarried partner (you must have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years)
- your parent if you are under the age of 18
- your child under the age of 18
- an adult relative you provide care for who lives with you due to a medical condition
From March 15th, Ukrainians with passports will no longer need to go to a Visa Application Centre to give their biometrics before they come to the UK.
Instead, once their application has been considered and the appropriate checks completed, they will receive direct notification that they are eligible for the scheme and can come to the UK and will be able to give their biometrics once in Britain.
You should contact UKVI before you make an application.
Telephone: +44 300 3032785 – select option 1 (0300 3032785 if you’re in the UK – select option 1)
Lines are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
This is a free phone number, but network charges may still apply.
You’ll need to provide information about yourself and your family members, as well as contact details which will be shared with UKVI.
Homes for Ukraine Scheme
The Homes for Ukraine scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the UK.
Phase One of the scheme will allow sponsors in the UK to nominate a named Ukrainian or a named Ukrainian family to stay with them in their home or in a separate property.
Individual sponsors will be asked to provide homes or a spare room rent-free for as long as they are able, with a minimum stay of 6 months. In return, they will receive £350 per month. To sign up or get more information visit Homes for Ukraine: record your interest - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)