The "Homes for Ukraine" scheme we announced yesterday has had an amazing response with 89,000 people across the UK already registering their interest in sponsoring Ukrainians to stay in their homes.
Sponsors should provide accommodation for as long as they are able, but we have a minimum expectation of 6 months. Sponsors will receive £350 a month in support.
We will welcome as many arrivals as possible, based on the number of sponsors.
People arriving under this scheme will be able to:
- Live and work in the UK for up to three years
- Access healthcare, benefits, employment support, education, and English language tuition
If you have a named person or family who you wish to sponsor you should get in contact with them directly and prepare to fill in a visa application with all their details and yours. The visa application will go live on Friday 18 March.
However, if (like probably most people) you don’t have a named individual who you wish to sponsor, you can still record your interest as an individual or as an organisation. You may also wish to get in touch with charities, faith groups or local community organisations who are starting to make connections between individuals.
You can find out more information and register your interest here: https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/