Starting 4th of February 2025, Ukrainians living in the UK with Ukraine visa schemes will be able to apply for a Ukrainian Permission Extension – this will allow Ukrainians who meet the eligibility criteria to remain in the UK for a further 18 months. The Ukrainian Permission Extension visa can be applied for 28 days or less before your existing visa expires.

The Gov. UK website provides all relevant information on the Ukrainian Permission Extension (UPE) and the application process. You will find information on:

• eligibility criteria
• timeframe when to apply
• what will you need when applying
• what will you need when applying for a child under 18
• how to apply if you are a family member of a Ukrainian national
• traveling outside UK before you apply for extension
• what to do after you have applied for extension
• when and what you will get if your application is successful
• and more information on visas in the UK

Please take time to read and understand the guidance and application process found here: applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.

For more information on steps to take to settle in the UK, benefits, healthcare, education and other necessary needs Ukrainian families in East Sussex might have please contact us anytime on [email protected]