Allow the extension of visas for Ukrainian refugees not residing in the UK
Current rules require Ukrainian refugees to have been resident in the UK for the whole term of their visa in order to apply to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme. We think they should be able to extend their visa with the support of a sponsor regardless of whether they are residing in the UK.
Signatures
69
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 69/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 69/100,000
- 19 SEPT 2025Petition closedFinal total: 69 signatures
- 19 MAR 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
We think many Ukrainian refugees returned to Ukraine, for various reasons including what we feel is the woefully inadequate Homes for Ukraine accommodation or lack of support, safe in the knowledge that the UK is a safe-haven for them. They are not using taxpayer resources while outside the country, so we think should they be allowed to extend their permission to visit or move back in an emergency. In some cases, they may be relatives of children or vulnerable adults in the UK and unable even to visit and care for them.