Ukrainians already in the UK with a visa will be able to extend
their stay by extending their visa or switching to another
immigration route, where eligible, even if their visa does not
normally allow them to do so.
VisitorsIf you are a visitor
If you are in the UK on a visitor visa and cannot return to
Ukraine you can apply to switch to another visa. You will need to
meet the requirements of that immigration route.
Skilled WorkersIf you are here on a
Skilled Worker visa
If you are on a Skilled Worker visa that is due to expire you can
apply to extend your leave or apply for settlement if you meet
the Immigration Rules.
Full details can be found in the Skilled Worker visa
guidance.
StudentsIf you are here on a Student
visa
If you are on a Student visa that is due to expire you can apply
to extend your leave, switch to a Graduate visa, or switch to
another type of visa if you meet the Immigration Rules.
Full details can be found in the Student visa guidance.
Seasonal WorkersIf you are here on a
Seasonal Worker visa
You can extend your visa to 31 December 2022. You must continue
working in a job permitted by the Seasonal Worker route, with the
same Scheme Operator (your sponsor).
You do not need to do anything. UKVI will work with your
Immigration Sponsor to progress your visa extension. You’ll
receive a notification from the Home Office that this concession
applies to you.
If you are here on an HGV driver visa (on the Seasonal
Work route)
You can extend your visa to 31 December 2022 if you cannot return
to Ukraine. You must continue working in your current occupation
with the same sponsor.
You do not need to do anything. UKVI will work with your
Immigration Sponsor to progress your visa extension. You’ll
receive a notification from the Home Office that this concession
applies to you.
If you are here on a Pork Butcher visa (on the Seasonal
Work route)
You can request a temporary extension in the seasonal worker
route until 31 December 2022.
If you request a temporary extension in the seasonal worker route
you do not need to do anything. UKVI will work with your
Immigration Sponsor to progress your visa extension. You’ll
receive a notification from the Home Office that this concession
applies to you.
You may, however, be eligible for the Skilled Worker route,
subject to meeting the Immigration Rules. You should discuss with
your employer.
If you need support
If you are in the UK and need assistance, contact UKVI:
Telephone: 0808 164 8810 – select option 2
Monday to Thursday (excluding bank holidays), 9am to 4:45pm
Friday (excluding bank holidays), 9am to 4:30pm
This is a free phone number, but network charges may still apply.
