Ukraine visas and immigration
On 3 May 2022, new Immigration Rules came into operation which formally set out the Isle of Man’s Ukraine Scheme immigration routes under Appendix U: Ukraine Scheme. These included:
- The Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme
- The Ukraine Family Scheme (UFS); and
- The Ukraine Extension Scheme (UES)
The UFS closed to new applicants on 19 February 2024 and the UES closed at 9am on 4 February 2026. Open-ended permission to travel (PTT) letters, issued by the Home Office on behalf of the Isle of Man, have been retired.
The Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme closed to new applicants on 24 July 2026 following the announcement from the Cabinet Office.
Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme
The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) was opened on 4 February 2025 to allow those in the Isle of Man under any of the Isle of Man Ukraine schemes (or UK and Channel Islands equivalent schemes) listed above to remain in the Isle of Man for a maximum initial period of 18 months.
From 8 April 2026, the following changes apply:
- Applicants can now apply for an extension of their permission up to 90 days before their current leave expires. This applies to applicants extending their leave or applying to the UPE for the first time
- Applicants reapplying under the UPE will be granted permission to stay for another 24 months
- Any remaining period of an applicant’s current permission at the date of grant will be added to their permission, up to a maximum of 90 days
- Children will be granted leave in line with their parent or legal guardian or in line with their parent or legal guardian whose permission expires last if both parents hold permission under Appendix U
Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme
The Isle of Man Homes for Ukraine Scheme is managed by the Cabinet Office and not the Isle of Man Immigration Service. Further information is on the Isle of Man response to Ukraine page.
Further guidance
The Isle of Man is committed to align with the UK on matters related to Ukraine. As the situation is constantly evolving, further changes may be made at short notice. For more information, please contact immigration@gov.im
