Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme

This Appendix sets out 2 routes for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine – the Ukraine Family (J) Scheme for those applying from outside Jersey and the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme for those applying in Jersey for further permission to stay for up to 18 months.

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

A person in Jersey may qualify under the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme if they hold, or have previously held, permission under Appendix Ukraine (J) Scheme (which, for the purposes of this Appendix, includes the Ukraine Family (J) Scheme and Ukraine Extension (J) Scheme).

Children born in the UK or Jersey to Ukrainian nationals who have permission under Appendix Ukraine (J) Scheme are eligible to apply under the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme.

UKR(J) 21.2. An application for permission to stay under the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme must meet all the following requirements: (a) it has not been made more than 28 days before expiry of the applicant's current permission; and (b) the applicant must have provided a passport or other document which satisfactorily established their identity and nationality; and (c) the applicant must be in Jersey on the date of application.

UKR(J) 26.1. If the applicant is aged under 18 years on the date of application and they will not be living with their parent or legal guardian, they must have written consent from: (a) both parents; or (b) one parent, if that parent has sole legal responsibility for the applicant; or (c) the applicant’s legal guardian, unless the decision maker is satisfied it is reasonable in the circumstances to grant the child permission without such written consent.

UKR(J) 27.1. If the applicant is aged under 18 years on the date of application, there must be suitable arrangements for the child’s care and accommodation in Jersey, which must comply with relevant Jersey legislation and regulations.

UKR(J) 28.1. If the decision maker is satisfied that all the suitability and eligibility requirements under the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme are met, the application will be granted; otherwise, the application will be refused.

UKR(J) 29.1. The applicant will be granted permission to stay for whichever is the shorter of either: (a) 18 months; or (b) a period which would mean the applicant has been granted a maximum of 18 months under the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme, except if any of the following apply: (i) if the applicant is a child whose parent qualifies under UKR(J) 23.1 and is granted permission at the same time as the applicant, the applicant will be granted permission in line with that parent; or

UKR(J) 21.1. A person applying for permission to stay under the Ukraine Permission Extension (J) Scheme must apply to the Jersey Customs and Immigration Service.