Ukraine Permission Extension

The UPE scheme allows those with existing permission granted under the Ukraine Schemes, and who need sanctuary in the UK, to apply for further permission to stay in the UK.

you may be eligible to apply for the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme to continue living in the UK for 18 months.

If your initial period of UPE permission is coming to an end, you may be eligible to apply for a further 24-month extension under the scheme.

It is free to apply.

To apply to the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme you must have already been granted permission under one of the other Ukraine Schemes. This means that you must have been previously granted permission to stay in the UK under either the: Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) Ukraine Family Scheme Ukraine Extension Scheme You may also be eligible to apply to the UPE scheme if you previously held permission under one of the Ukraine Schemes and now hold a different valid visa to remain in the UK, or if you have been granted leave outside the Immigration Rules in certain specified circumstances.

You must also: be in the UK when making an application have been living in the UK (and Islands, which includes Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man) since you were granted, or arrived in the UK, with permission under the Ukraine Schemes

If you are not a Ukrainian national, you can apply if you have been granted permission under one of the other Ukraine Schemes, or leave outside the rules in certain circumstances, as the: partner of a Ukrainian national child of a Ukrainian national parent of a Ukrainian national who was granted Ukraine Scheme permission before turning 18 years old fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a Ukrainian national a family member granted permission in accordance with the now closed Ukraine Family Scheme a carer of a child who was granted Ukraine scheme permission

You can apply to the UPE scheme for your child if they were born in the UK after 18 March 2022 to a Ukrainian national parent who holds permission to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Schemes.

You must be inside the UK when making an application to UPE. Your application will not be valid and may be rejected if you apply from outside the UK.

You should only make an application to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme when your current permission has 90 days or less remaining until it expires. Start now

You must make an application before your current permission expires.

have created a UKVI account and have access to your eVisa

To prove your identity, you can use a valid international passport.

Most applicants will be able to provide their ID documentation evidence using the ‘UK Immigration: ID check’ app as part of their UPE application.

If you have not provided a passport, you may be asked to attend an appointment at a UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) centre so your facial image and fingerprints (biometric information) can be taken as part of your application.

If a child is in the care of a local authority (or health and social care trust in Northern Ireland) they should make an application on behalf of the child.

You’ll usually get a decision within 8 weeks.

You do not need to take any action, as your current permission will continue under section 3C leave.

confirm that you are able to stay in the UK until a decision has been made on your application and that you retain the same rights as your original permission.

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

Your eVisa (a digital record of your identity and immigration status) will be automatically updated to show your new UPE permission.

You’ll be allowed to continue to work, study, rent property (in England) and receive public funds benefits whilst you have permission under the UPE scheme.

A child under the age of 18 may be granted a period of permission that matches that of a parent or legal guardian, if the parent or legal guardian:

Children who are not living with their parent or legal guardian, for example in the care of the local authority, will be granted 18 or 24 months permission under the scheme, respectively.

Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration

If there are any issues with your digital status, you can contact UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI).

You can get advice from an authorised immigration adviser if you need help with making an application.

People who are not authorised as immigration advisers are allowed to offer technical assistance with the application form, without being regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

Only IAA authorised immigration advisers can submit forms on behalf of an applicant. Unregulated advisers or organisations are not allowed to submit applications on someone else’s behalf.