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Is the Homes for Ukraine Scheme Still Open?

June 5th, 2025

Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme is still open for new applications.  

Ukrainians and their family members who: 

  • have been living in Ukraine on or immediately before 1 January 2022 and 

  • who are outside the UK 

can still apply to come and live in the UK if they have a sponsor. 

What Is the Homes for Ukraine Scheme? 

  • This scheme allows Ukrainian citizens and their family members to live in the UK if they have a sponsor who can offer them a home. 

  • It gives you the right to stay in the UK for up to 18 months (with the possibility of extending). 

  • You can work, study, use NHS healthcare, and claim benefits if needed. 

Who Can Be a Sponsor? 

A sponsor can be: 

  • A UK or Irish citizen or someone who has settled status (like Indefinite Leave to Remain). 

  • over 18 years old. 

  • can offer you a safe home or room for at least 6 months. 

 

How to Apply for the Visa 

  1. Find a Sponsor 

  1. Apply Online 
    You or your sponsor or your immigration adviser can complete the application form on the official UK government website: 
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme 

  1. Provide Documents: a passport or ID document (expired can be accepted too) and other documents required by the form 

  1. Biometrics Appointment 
    In most cases, you will need to go to a visa application centre to give fingerprints and a photo. You will need to visit Visa Application centre in Kyiv to provide your biometrics. 

  1. Wait for a Decision 
    Most people get a decision within 3 weeks after providing their biometrics. 

 

🔔 Stay Updated 

The UK government may change the scheme in future. Always check official websites or speak to certified immigration advisers to get up-to-date information. 

 

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If you need help or information, please contact our helpline 07718612218 (Ukrainian / Russian / English) or email us at info@eerc.org.uk