Petition · Home Office

Allow the extension of visas for Ukrainian refugees not residing in the UK

Closed 69 signatures

What the petition asks

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.
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.

Timeline

19 Mar 2025 Petition opened for signatures
19 Sep 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 69
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 19 Mar 2025
Closed 19 Sep 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.