The first thing you need to do is understand which type of visa you will be applying for in order to come to the UK.  There are currently 3 types of visa:

If you have family in the UK

The Ukraine Family Scheme enables you to come to the UK or to stay longer if you’re a family member of:

It is free to apply.

You’ll be able to live, work, study, and claim benefits in the UK.

Read more information about the Ukraine Family Scheme.

If you do not have family in the UK

You can apply to come to the UK if you have a named sponsor or on any other existing visa you’re eligible to apply for.

Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine)

If you do not have family in the UK, you can apply for the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

The scheme enables people and organisations in the UK (sponsors) to bring Ukrainians and their family members to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

If you have a sponsor you can:

  • come to the UK for up to 3 years
  • work in the UK
  • access public services and claim benefits

Join our private Facebook group to see if we can match you with a sponsor?

Other visas you can apply for

You can make an application to visit, work, study, or join family in the UK.  Check which visas are available.

You’ll need to complete your online application form. You’ll get a GWF reference number. You can use this to book an appointment at a visa application centre to have your fingerprints and photograph taken.

The Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Kyiv, Ukraine is now open for biometric enrolments and document scanning for UK visa applications. Biometric enrolment appointments will be limited.

If your visa application is successful you will need to travel to the VAC in Warsaw with a valid international passport to collect your visa vignette.

For more information including opening hours and appointment booking , please visit the TLS website.