UK Extends Visa Schemes for Ukrainians by 18 Months

The UK government has announced an 18-month extension to visa schemes for Ukrainians, providing stability and continued access to work, benefits, healthcare, and education.

The UK government has announced an 18-month extension for Ukrainians under the Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Family Scheme, and Ukraine Extension Scheme.
More than 200,000 Ukrainians and their family members have arrived in the UK since the Russian invasion in March 2022.
Applications for the visa extensions will open in early 2025, allowing those eligible to stay until at least September 2026.
The extension aims to offer certainty and stability to Ukrainians in the UK amidst the ongoing conflict.
The announcement comes as international leaders discuss global security challenges and Ukraine's President Zelensky appeals for more weapons at the Munich Security Conference.