The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme enables you to apply to extend your stay in the UK for a further 18 months after your Homes for Ukraine, or other valid Ukrainian visa expires.
To apply you must:
- apply for the UPE scheme 90 days before your Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Family Scheme, or Ukraine Extension Scheme visa ends
- have a UKVI account and access to your eVisa
- be in the UK when you make your application, or your application will not be valid and may be rejected
- have been already granted permission under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Ukraine Family Scheme, or Ukraine Extension Scheme
It is free to apply for the UPE scheme. If your application is successful you will be able to continue to live, work and study in the UK and access public funds.
For more information, and to apply, please visit GOV.UK's webpage: Applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.
Council Tax support
If you are living in your own independent accommodation, and not with a host, then you need to inform the Council Tax team when your Homes for Ukraine visa expires. This is because your Homes for Ukraine 50% disregard expires when you transition to the Ukraine Permission Extensions scheme.
It is important to do this in a timely manner to ensure you are paying the correct amount of council tax.
If you are not receiving Council Tax Support, you may wish to see if you are eligible, please visit our benefits webpage for more information.