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FAQs for Guests

If you have been unable to find the information you are looking for in the topic-specific sections of our website, please see our frequently asked questions below.


If your question is not covered here, please contact us on HFUTeam@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

After you have completed your biometrics, you will need to return to the visa application centre to get a stamp in your passport which is valid for 3 months. In this time you must enter the UK. If you let this time lapse, you will have to apply again.

Please see the following page for more information: Apply for a visa under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme

Once you are here, you will need to register for an eVisa. Please see the following page on eVisas: Online immigration status (eVisa)

After you have completed your biometrics, you will need to return to the visa application centre to get a stamp in your passport which is valid for 3 months. In this time you must enter the UK. If you let this time lapse, you will have to apply again.

Please see the following page for more information: Apply for a visa under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme

Once you are here, you will need to register for an eVisa. Please see the following page on eVisas: Online immigration status (eVisa)

If you have been given permission to live in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes, you may be able to apply for a further 18 months’ permission to stay in the UK under the new Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme. Please make sure you have a valid passport and it is in date.

 

You’ll be able to apply 28 days before your existing visa expires.

 

Apply to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme: Applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme

If you have been given permission to live in the UK under one of the Ukraine Schemes, you may be able to apply for a further 18 months’ permission to stay in the UK under the new Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme. Please make sure you have a valid passport and it is in date.

 

You’ll be able to apply 28 days before your existing visa expires.

 

Apply to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme: Applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme

You should not leave the country between submitting your UPE application and receiving a decision. If you do leave, your application will be automatically refused by the Home Office.

If you must leave the country during this time, you will need to apply for a second Homes for Ukraine visa while outside the UK instead.

You should not leave the country between submitting your UPE application and receiving a decision. If you do leave, your application will be automatically refused by the Home Office.

If you must leave the country during this time, you will need to apply for a second Homes for Ukraine visa while outside the UK instead.

If your HFU visa has expired whilst you are still waiting for a decision on your UPE application, 3C leave will extend your previous permissions until a decision is made, including the right to work, education, receive benefits, and qualify for healthcare.

 

You should wait for a decision to be made on your UPE visa application.

 

This link contains information that informs employers how to act if their employee is on 3C leave: 3C Leave Explainer for Employers

If your HFU visa has expired whilst you are still waiting for a decision on your UPE application, 3C leave will extend your previous permissions until a decision is made, including the right to work, education, receive benefits, and qualify for healthcare.

 

You should wait for a decision to be made on your UPE visa application.

 

This link contains information that informs employers how to act if their employee is on 3C leave: 3C Leave Explainer for Employers

The Growth Hub provides free support in each district within the county, including online resources, workshops, and information on subjects such as setting up an effective website, marketing your business via social media, and improving your sales strategy.

The Growth Hub Gloucestershire

 

The Devon Ukrainian Association (DUA) has also launched an initiative to provide educational, wellbeing, business, and community support services for Ukrainians living across the South West of England, including Self employment and enterprise training.

Please see the DUAs webpage and contact welcome@dua.org.uk for more information.

The Growth Hub provides free support in each district within the county, including online resources, workshops, and information on subjects such as setting up an effective website, marketing your business via social media, and improving your sales strategy.

The Growth Hub Gloucestershire

 

The Devon Ukrainian Association (DUA) has also launched an initiative to provide educational, wellbeing, business, and community support services for Ukrainians living across the South West of England, including Self employment and enterprise training.

Please see the DUAs webpage and contact welcome@dua.org.uk for more information.

If you have a qualification which is not recognised in the UK, please see the following webpage on conversion:

 

Conversion of academic and vocational qualifications: Homes for Ukraine

 

The UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) may be able to provide a statement of comparability; a certificate that shows how international qualifications compare to the UK education systems. This service will evidence the level of your overseas qualification for employment, study, professional registration or another reason.

If you have a qualification which is not recognised in the UK, please see the following webpage on conversion:

 

Conversion of academic and vocational qualifications: Homes for Ukraine

 

The UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) may be able to provide a statement of comparability; a certificate that shows how international qualifications compare to the UK education systems. This service will evidence the level of your overseas qualification for employment, study, professional registration or another reason.

Visit the following page on the GOV.UK website for information on the types of tax you will pay as an employee and how this could affect any benefits you claim.

Paying tax: Homes for Ukraine

Visit the following page on the GOV.UK website for information on the types of tax you will pay as an employee and how this could affect any benefits you claim.

Paying tax: Homes for Ukraine

Please contact the HFU team on hfuteam@gloucestershire.gov.uk and tell us about your circumstances. We will speak to you and your host and provide assistance to suit your situation.

Please contact the HFU team on hfuteam@gloucestershire.gov.uk and tell us about your circumstances. We will speak to you and your host and provide assistance to suit your situation.