A social enterprise, independent of the government and the local authority, supporting Ukrainian guests and their hosts in the New Forest
THE MATCHING AND VISA APPLICATION PROCESS
HOST
GUEST
Matching
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We match host to guest using information provided
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Host is given guest details
Host contacts guest.
Contact us you need a translator
Guest contacted by host
Host and guest share information with each other
Host decides to proceed?
Guest decides to proceed?
Host or guest complete Ukrainian Sponsorship Scheme visa application(s)
A separate application must be completed for every guest
Requires sharing personal data including passport details for hosts and guests and uploading pdf's of ID documents.
Host tells NFHU application made
Government processes the visa application
Local authority visits sponsor / security checks
Checks with Ukranian government on guests.
Guest gets a permission to enter letter
Patience is needed at this stage it can take 3+ weeks as the checks take time.
Guest travels to the UK
Hosts may help with arrangements
See Supporting information page for travel information
Guests need to go to a visa application centre (VAC) before arrival in the UK if they do not have a valid international passport.
See link for more information.
For further information see the UK Government's Homes for Ukraine scheme
If you’re Ukrainian and need any assistance, please call the 24/7 free government helpline +44 808 164 8810 or use +44 175 390 7510 (not free).
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