Ukrainian nationals in the UK: visa support

Ukraine Extension Scheme

You can apply to the Ukraine Extension Scheme if you’re Ukrainian, or you have a Ukrainian family member.

You can apply for this scheme if one of the following is true:

• you held permission to be in the UK on or between 18 March 2022 and 16 May 2023 – the permission does not need to cover the whole period
• you previously held permission to be in the UK and that permission expired on or after 1 January 2022

Find out more about the Ukraine Extension Scheme.

Other options are available below, depending on what kind of visa you have.

Visitors

If you are a visitor

If you are in the UK on a visitor visa and cannot return to Ukraine you can apply to switch to another visa. You will need to meet the requirements of that immigration route.

Skilled Workers

If you are here on a Skilled Worker visa

If you are on a Skilled Worker visa that is due to expire you can apply to extend your leave or apply for settlement if you meet the Immigration Rules.

Full details can be found in the Skilled Worker visa guidance.

Students

If you are here on a Student visa

If you are on a Student visa that is due to expire you can apply to extend your leave, switch to a Graduate visa, or switch to another type of visa if you meet the Immigration Rules.

Full details can be found in the Student visa guidance.

Seasonal Workers

If you are here on a Seasonal Worker visa

You can extend your visa to 31 December 2022. You must continue working in a job permitted by the Seasonal Worker route, with the same Scheme Operator (your sponsor).

You do not need to do anything. UKVI will work with your Immigration Sponsor to progress your visa extension. You’ll receive a notification from the Home Office that this concession applies to you.

If you are here on an HGV driver visa (on the Seasonal Work route)

You can extend your visa to 31 December 2022 if you cannot return to Ukraine. You must continue working in your current occupation with the same sponsor.

You do not need to do anything. UKVI will work with your Immigration Sponsor to progress your visa extension. You’ll receive a notification from the Home Office that this concession applies to you.

If you are here on a Pork Butcher visa (on the Seasonal Work route)

You can request a temporary extension in the seasonal worker route until 31 December 2022.

If you request a temporary extension in the seasonal worker route you do not need to do anything. UKVI will work with your Immigration Sponsor to progress your visa extension. You’ll receive a notification from the Home Office that this concession applies to you.

You may, however, be eligible for the Skilled Worker route, subject to meeting the Immigration Rules. You should discuss with your employer.

If you need support

If you are in the UK and need assistance, contact UKVI: