UK Government Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme (Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme) is UK wide and the Ukrainian matches with a sponsor before applying for a visa and travelling. It is expected that Ukrainians will live with their sponsors for a minimum of 6 months. Sponsors receive a monthly thank you payment.
Scottish Government Super Sponsor Scheme (Visa sponsorship for Ukrainians coming to Scotland - mygov.scot) is currently on pause. Scottish Government took on the role of sponsor and Ukrainians are offered temporary hotel accommodation in Scotland before being matched into sponsorship or secure housing.
Ukrainians Ukrainians arrive on a visa with Displaced Person Status and can immediately work, study and are entitled to benefits.
Visa holders of Ukraine schemes are eligible to apply for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme at the end of their current period of leave which grants and additional 18 months leave (Applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme - GOV.UK). In early September 2025, the UK Government announced a further 24-month extension to the programme, details of which will be published later.
