Politics · 24 February 2026
Home Office extends Ukraine visa 24 months for 200,000.
The Home Office announced today that the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme will be extended by an additional 24 months, meaning eligible Ukrainians can now remain in the UK for up to three and a half years under the scheme. The extension is free of charge and preserves full rights to work, access benefits, healthcare and education. The application window is also being widened from 28 days to 90 days before a visa expires.
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