The Homes for Ukraine program opened in March 2022 and continues to support those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine with a safe route to travel to the UK.
We are proud of the support communities across Medway have already offered, with many Medway households registered as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme
Ukrainian nationals and their eligible family members currently in the UK under one of the Ukraine schemes can apply to continue living in the UK for a further 18 months.
As of 1 October 2024, sponsors of new arrivals are not eligible to receive thank you payments for hosting a close family member who moves into their home in the UK.
If your guests leave your home temporarily for 4 weeks or more, or leaves without a return date, you need to let us know. Thank you payments will be suspended. When the guest returns, sponsors should reapply to us to continue receiving monthly thank you payments.
