New 18-month visa extension scheme for Ukrainians in the UK

U.K. extends visas for Ukrainians amid war in Europe

This will mean those who came on the first visas under one of the Ukraine visa schemes could now stay in the U.K. until September 2026.

Ukraine visa schemes to be extended by 18 months

It means those on the earliest visas will be allowed to stay in the UK until at least September 2026.

Britain lets Ukrainian refugees stay for another 18 months

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will give an additional 18-month extension for Ukrainian visa holders who are eligible to stay in the United Kingdom, the Home Office said on Sunday. From early 2025, hundreds of thousands of refugees who fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion will be able to apply to stay in Britain and continue to have rights to access work, healthcare and education, the government said. “This new visa extension scheme provides…

Britain lets Ukrainian refugees stay for another 18 months

LONDON, Feb 18 — Britain will give an additional 18-month extension for Ukrainian visa holders who are eligible to stay in the United Kingdom, the Home Office said today. From early 2025, hundreds of thousands of refugees who fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion will be able to apply to stay in Britain and continue to have rights to access work, healthcare and education, the government said. “This new visa extension scheme provides certainty…

Ukrainians who fled to UK allowed to stay for another 18 months

Ministers say announcement provides ‘certainty and reassurance’ as war continues