Guidance

Ukraine Permission Extension scheme: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on deciding applications under the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 4 February 2025
• Last updated: 8 June 2026
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  1. 8 June 2026

     The text in the Biometrics and proof of identity section has been amended, along with some housekeeping changes.

  2. 8 April 2026

     Details of changes listed in "Changes from last version of this guidance" section.

  3. 9 April 2025

     This guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the validity requirements. A full list of changes can be found in the guide.

  4. 4 February 2025

     First published.

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Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

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The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme launched on 4 February 2025.

Ukrainian nationals and their eligible family members who still need sanctuary in the UK can apply for further permission to remain for up to 18 months, with the same entitlements to work, study and access public funds as the existing Ukraine schemes.