Guidance for sponsor families
With effect from 19 February 2024, new sponsors can be of any nationality, provided they are a British or Irish Citizen or settled in the UK (which means having the right to live in the UK permanently) on the date of their Ukrainian guest's visa application. Before this, sponsors could be of any nationality, as long as they had at least six months' permission to stay in the UK. This change will not be implemented retrospectively.
To find out more about becoming a sponsor, read the Homes for Ukraine - Sponsor guide.
Linking up with a guest
The Diocese of Hereford is a strategic partner of Citizens UK, a charity that has been granted recognised provider status by the UK Government. Through this collaboration, the Diocese can help match a Ukrainian guest to you and guide you through the visa application process.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and would like to find out more about hosting a Ukrainian guest, please email Lesley Grady, Support for Ukraine Project Officer at hosts-for-ukraine@hereford.anglican.org