Britain has decided on visas for Ukrainian refugees: what is known
Time spent in Britain under the new scheme will not be taken into account when applying for permanent residence.
The British government has decided to extend visas for Ukrainian refugees for another 18 months. We are talking about Ukrainians who came to Britain in search of refuge from the war after February 24, 2022.
This is stated in a statement about changes in the Immigration Rules, published on the website of the British government on Tuesday, November 26.
The explanatory note to the document states that visa extensions will not be automatic. All Ukrainians who want to extend their stay in Britain will have to submit a new application.
The new asylum scheme will start on February 4, 2025. It is necessary to apply for a visa extension no later than 28 days before the expiration of the previous permit. Moreover, at the time of submission and consideration…
