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Condensed information so it’s clearer and focused on visa support for Ukrainian nationals: - removed links to information that’s included in the Ukraine foreign travel advice section - added links to indefinite leave to remain and EU settled or pre-settled status pages - clarified what you can do if you have a sponsor - added more information about visa application centres - clarified information about staying longer if you’re already in the UK - removed chapter about travelling to the UK urgently as it’s no longer needed
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Monday to Friday opening hours for call to the contact centre about the Ukraine Family Scheme have changed to 8am to 8pm.
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Updated phone line opening hours.
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Added link to Ukraine Extension Scheme guidance.
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Changed helpline opening hours.
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Ukrainian and Russian translations updated to include information about the Ukraine Extension Scheme (information published in English on 29 March).
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Added information about the Ukraine Extension Scheme.
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Added link to information about travelling with pets.
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Added Ukrainian and Russian translations.
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Updated information about the Ukraine Family Scheme.
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Added alternative phone number for people who cannot use UK 0808 numbers.
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The temporary VAC in Lviv is no longer operating.
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Guidance updated.
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Added link to Ukraine Family Scheme.
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Updated page title and summary. Updated coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance.
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Updated guidance to reflect announcement by the Home Secretary on 1 March 2022.
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Updated information on family migration visas.
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Updated information on visa application centres.
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Guidance updated to reflect concessions for Ukrainian nationals currently in the UK.
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Guidance updated to reflect the closure of the VAC and suspension of UK visa services in Kyiv.
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First published.