Ukrainians who came to the UK following the Russian invasion will be able to apply for 18-month extensions to their visas. New arrivals were granted three years to remain, meaning the first visas were due to expire in March 2025. It means those on the earliest visas can stay until at least September 2026. The government says it would provide people with certainty and stability. The extension will apply to all three visa schemes set up following the invasion: the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the Ukraine Family Scheme, and the Ukraine Extension Scheme. Those on the schemes will continue to have the same rights to access work, benefits, healthcare, and education.