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.