Homes for Ukraine scheme

The Homes for Ukraine scheme is open to Ukrainian nationals who lived in Ukraine before 1 January 2022, and to their immediate family members; for example, a spouse or partner and children under 18 who may be other nationalities. The scheme allows them to be sponsored to come to the UK. Applicants can apply from Ukraine or from any other third country.

How you can help

Become a sponsor

A sponsor is someone who helps a Ukrainian guest with their visa application and has been approved to accommodate them. You do not need to host to be a sponsor.

Become a host

A host is someone who accommodates a Ukrainian guest. You do not need to be a sponsor to accommodate a Ukrainian guest.

To become a sponsor or a host, you must be a British or Irish citizen or settled in the UK (meaning the right to live in the UK permanently) on the date of the guest’s visa application.

Sponsors do not need to be a UK citizen or have settled status if they are a parent or legal guardian applying to host their child and already hold permission under any of the Ukraine schemes.

Becoming a sponsor: Homes for Ukraine - GOV.UK

One of our friendly team members will contact you for an informal chat or you can email us at homes.ukraine@croydon.gov.uk.