Immigration
Ukraine Visas and Immigration
The Isle of Man is aligned with the UK immigration policy. This policy was rapidly developed and further changes may be made at short notice.
Ukraine Scheme Immigration Rules made on 3 May 2022
On 3 May 2022, new Immigration Rules have come into operation which formally sets out the Island's Ukraine Scheme immigration routes under the new Appendix U: Ukraine Scheme
Ukraine Family Scheme
The Isle of Man’s Ukraine Family Scheme allows Ukrainian nationals (and their family members) who have family members in the Isle of Man to come to the Isle of Man.
- Ukrainian national must have been ordinarily resident in the Ukraine on or immediately before 1 January 2022 (unless they are already present in the UK or Isle of Man)
- The family member in the Isle of Man must be a British Citizen, or hold a valid immigration status (indefinite leave to remain, settled status, pre-settled status)
- As of Friday 18 March 2022 the Isle of Man’ Ukraine Family Scheme is also available to Family members in the Isle of Man who hold limited leave to remain
Further information can be found on the Apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme visa page on the Gov.uk website.
How to apply
Those outside the UK and Isle of Man must apply online
- Those who hold a Ukrainian international passport (or an expired Ukrainian international passport with a formal extension stamp) issued by the Ukrainian government, will not need to attend an appointment at a visa application centre (VAC) to provide biometric information.
Those within the Isle of Man please contact the Isle of Man Immigration Service UkraineGuidance@gov.im
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme – Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme
The Isle of Man’s Sponsorship Scheme allows Ukrainian nationals and their family members to come to the Isle of Man if they have a named Safe Host registered under the Isle of Man Homes For Ukraine Scheme. Isle of Man residents who would like to register as Safe Hosts for a Ukrainian national are asked to register their interest here. Further information.
Further information relating to the visa and visa application process can be found on the Apply for a Visa Under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme page on the Gov.uk website.
Visa applicants must contact the Isle of Man Immigration Service at UkraineGuidance@gov.imwhen making the visa application.
How to apply
Those outside the UK and Isle of Man must apply online and contact the Isle of Man Immigration Service UkraineGuidance@gov.im
Those within the Isle of Man please contact the Isle of Man Immigration Service UkraineGuidance@gov.im
More information
The Isle of Man Immigration Service are regulators for immigration services in the Isle of Man. Accordingly, its officers are unable to give advice on immigration matters as this could result in a conflict of interest when considering an application which might be made.
The information contained within this immigration website is intended as a general guide only and should not be taken as immigration advice.
It is the responsibility of any person making an application for entry clearance or to vary their leave to satisfy themselves that they meet the requirements for the category to which they are applying before making such an application. The Isle of Man Immigration Service strongly recommends each applicant seeks their own independent legal advice from a person qualified to give immigration advice.
Information on Isle of Man Advocates who specialise in immigration law can be found on the Isle of Man Law Society website.
Important Information
At this time Ukraine Family Scheme Visa applications are being given priority. This may cause an increase in processing times for all other types of visa application.
The processing times for visa applications are estimates only. The processing of your application could be subject to processes and timescales of third parties over which we may have no control. The Cabinet Office strongly advises against the booking of travel before an individual receives their grant of leave. The Cabinet Office accepts no responsibility for travel booked by applicants that cannot be fulfilled due to their visa application not being considered before they are due to travel.
The Cabinet Office recommends that you do not purchase tickets or make bookings which cannot be cancelled, prior to the issuance of a visa, except where it is a specific requirement stated as part of the visa application, in which case open tickets should be obtained.
