The UK Home Office has introduced a further extension under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme. If you are already in the UK with permission under the scheme, you may now be able to apply for an additional 24 months before your current visa expires.
The change means that many people can now stay in the UK for up to three and a half years in total under the scheme. The application remains free of charge.
Who can apply
With effect from 8 April 2026, you may be eligible to apply if you already hold permission under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme and your current visa is coming to an end. This is not a new visa route. It is a further extension of your existing permission.
When to apply
You can apply up to 90 days before your current permission expires. It is important to check your visa expiry date and plan ahead.
If you apply before your visa expires, your current rights are expected to continue while your application is being processed. This helps you avoid any gap in your status.
What this means for you
The extension gives you more time and stability in the UK. You can continue working, renting a home and accessing services in line with your visa conditions.
For families, the Home Office may allow some flexibility where family members have different visa end dates, so that permissions can be aligned where appropriate.
Although this extension gives you more time, it remains part of a temporary scheme. You may wish to consider your longer-term plans in the UK and whether you could qualify for another visa route in the future.
