Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme

This Appendix sets out the route for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine for those who are in the Isle of Man with permission to stay under this Appendix.

This will usually comprise an initial grant of up to 18 months permission to stay, followed by a further grant of up to 24 months permission.

The Ukraine Schemes (including the now closed Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Extension Scheme) are not a route to settlement.

A person in the Isle of Man who holds, or has previously held, permission under the Ukraine Family Scheme, Ukraine Extension Scheme, Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, or leave outside the rules as specified in UKR29.3 (b) or (c) may qualify for permission to stay in the Isle of Man under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme.

UKR 31.1. The applicant must be either: (a) a Ukrainian national who has previously been granted permission in accordance with paragraph UKR 29.3; or (b) if not a Ukrainian national, an individual who was granted permission in accordance with UKR 29.3 as, and who remains as: (i) the partner of a Ukrainian national; or (ii) the child of a Ukrainian national; or (iii) the parent of a Ukrainian national who was granted permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme before they turned 18 years old; or (iv) the fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a Ukrainian national; or (v) a family member granted permission in accordance with the rules at the time in Appendix U: Ukraine Scheme on the now closed Ukraine Family scheme; or (c) an individual who is the parent of a child who — (i) was born in the Isle of Man ,UK or Channel Islands and is in the Isle of Man, UK or Channel Islands with permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme or the equivalent permission in the UK or Channel Islands; or (ii) was born in the Isle of Man , UK or Channel Islands and meets the criteria at UKR 29.4 and who would, if they made an application, be eligible for permission under Appendix Ukraine Scheme; or (d) a child who was born in the Isle of Man, the UK or the Channel Islands after 18 728 Appendix U: Ukraine Extension Scheme March 2022 to a Ukrainian national parent.

UKR 29.1. A person applying for permission to stay under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme must apply using the specified form “UPE” found online on the gov.im website. UKR 29.2. An application for permission to stay under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme must meet all the following requirements: a) it has not been made more than 90 days before expiry of the applicant's current permission; and b) the applicant must have provided biometrics when required; and c) the applicant must have provided a passport or other document which satisfactorily established their identity and nationality and d) the applicant must be in the Isle of Man on the date of application.

Applications to the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme are free of charge.

Eligible individuals will need to make an application using the correct paper form: Isle of Man Government – Visa application forms and fees

After an applicant has made their application, proven their identity and provided any necessary supporting documents, the Immigration Office will consider their application. The Isle of Man Immigration Office’s processing times can be found on our website here. If the applicant’s current permission expires after submitting an application but before a decision is made on their UPE application they do not need to take any action, as their current permission will continue under section 3C leave. The purpose of section 3C leave is to prevent a person who makes an in-time application to extend their leave from becoming an overstayer while they are awaiting a decision on that application.

Applicants should not travel outside the Isle of Man or any other part of the Common Travel Area (the Common Travel Area includes the Isle of Man UK, Ireland, Jersey, and Guernsey) whilst waiting for a decision on their application. If they do travel, their application will be withdrawn and will not be considered.

Following a successful application, the applicant will be contacted by the Immigration Service to collect their documents at the Immigration Office. This will include a new visa stamp in their passport, and an information letter explaining the conditions that the applicant must follow. The stamp issued in their passport will prove their immigration status.

Children will be required to be in the Isle of Man with a parent or legal guardian. Following a successful application, they will be granted permission in line with their parent or legal guardian if granted at the same time, or in line with the parent whose permission expires last if both parents have applied to the UPE.

UKR 38.1. The grant will be subject to all the following conditions: a) access to public funds permitted; and b) work (including self-employment and voluntary work) permitted; and c) study permitted, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ATAS.

Isle of Man Immigration Service Customs and Immigration Division Government Office, Bucks Road, Douglas Isle of Man. IM1 3PN Tel: +44 1624 685203 Email: immigration@gov.im Website www.gov.im/immigration

For more information, please contact UkraineGuidance@gov.im

The Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme is managed by the Cabinet Office and not the Isle of Man Immigration Service.