Joining a partner, parent or child in the UK — and the schemes for Ukrainians and their family members.
✓ Last checked against gov.uk: July 2026You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more than 6 months.
Your spouse or partner · fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner · child · parent · or a relative who'll provide long-term care for you.
Partner routes have a minimum income (financial) requirement — the threshold depends on your circumstances. Check the current figure on gov.uk before applying.
You must live in the UK a set amount of time before you're eligible for settlement. You can extend your visa, then apply for indefinite leave to remain.
| Family visa cost | Applying from outside the UK | Applying inside the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Joining a partner, parent or child (per person) | £2,064 | £1,407 |
| Healthcare surcharge (adult) | £2,587.50–£5,175 depending on length of stay | |
| Healthcare surcharge (child) | £1,940–£3,880 depending on length of stay | |
Source: gov.uk — Family visas
The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme lets people already in the UK under a Ukraine scheme continue living here.
The UPE scheme is free. You can apply from 90 days before your current Ukraine scheme permission expires. Decisions usually take around 8 weeks.
An initial 18 months. From 8 April 2026, those with an expiring first UPE grant can apply for a further 24 months — up to 3.5 years in total under UPE.
Ukrainian nationals (and family members) in the UK with permission under Homes for Ukraine, the Ukraine Family Scheme, the Ukraine Extension Scheme or an earlier UPE grant.
Sources: gov.uk — Ukraine Permission Extension scheme · gov.uk — Homes for Ukraine
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