Apply to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Extension Scheme
The Ukraine Extension Scheme allowed you to stay in the UK if you were Ukrainian or the close family member of a Ukrainian national.
There are different schemes in place to support Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who wish to either come to or remain in the UK.
Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme
If you want to be sponsored by a UK household for 6 months, you may be able to apply under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme if you have an approved sponsor to come to the UK.
Ukraine Extension Scheme
The Ukraine Extension Scheme closed for most new applications on 16 May 2024.
The Ukraine Extension Scheme will remain open after 16 May 2024 for children who are born in the UK to apply for permission to stay.
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. You’ll be able to apply 3 months before your existing visa is due to expire.
Overview
The Ukraine Extension Scheme allowed you to stay in the UK if you were Ukrainian or the close family member of a Ukrainian national. The Ukraine Extension Scheme closed 16 May 2024 to most new applications. Applications submitted after 23:59 on 16 May 2024 will not be considered.
However, the Ukraine Extension Scheme will remain open after 16 May 2024 for children who are born in the UK to apply for permission to stay.
Eligibility
You can apply for your child to have permission under the Ukraine Extension Scheme if both of the following is true:
- you have permission to be in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes (including the Ukraine Family Scheme)
- your child was born in the UK
This route does not require a UK-based sponsor.
Your child must be in the UK when the application is made.
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 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. You will also need to demonstrate that you have permission to be in the UK under the Ukraine schemes. You can show your biometric residence permit or visa in your passport to do this
You will also need to provide a valid passport or other travel document for your child that shows their identity. You will also need to show that they were born in the UK.
You can provide either their:
- international passport
- birth certificate
Going to the UKVCAS service point
Children under the age of 5 will not have their fingerprints taken but will still need to attend the UKVCAS service point and have a digital photograph taken to get a biometric residence permit. Those over 5 will need to have fingerprints and a photograph.
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.
Telephone: + 44 808 164 8810 – select option 1
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:45pm and Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
Calls are free of charge
Last updated 16 May 2024 + show all updates
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Updated information on the Ukraine Extension Scheme. The scheme closed for most new applicants on 16 May 2024 but remains open for children born in the UK.
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Updated information about the closing of the Ukraine Extension Scheme on 16 May 2024.
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The helpline is closed on 25 December, 26 December and 1 January.
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Added eligibility criteria for children born in the UK, and updated the opening hours for the UK Visas and Immigration phone number.
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Eligibility extended to include people with permission to be in the UK any time between 16 May 2023 and 16 November 2023.
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Updated information on extending the eligibility period for the Ukraine Extension Scheme.
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Removal of redundant 'Stay up to date' call out.
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Updated helpline opening hours.
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Updated helpline opening hours.
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Amended opening hours over the holiday period.
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Added a concession to introduce a new eligibility period for the Ukraine Extension Scheme and information about the 3 different Ukraine Schemes available. Eligibility for the Ukraine Extension Scheme has now been extended to allow those who have and continue to arrive after 18 March 2022, until 16 May 2023, to apply.
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Updated opening hours for the contact centre.
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Added translation