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While you are here

Get information on UK life including jobs, learning and local services like libraries.

When you have arrived in the UK

Immigration documents you need

All new Ukrainian arrivals must apply for a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) when in the UK.

A new arrival may only have a Permission to Travel letter, which gives them the right to remain in the UK for six months. The BRP means you have a three-year sponsor. The Government's Home Office processes and issues BRPs. Apply via the GOV.UK website.

Apply now

  • Education

    Learn more about schools, nurseries and childcare, further and adult education in the UK

  • Employment

    How to find a job, and information about self-employment and volunteering

  • Financial help

    How to get a bank account and ways of applying for extra money to pay for living costs, learning and development

  • Healthcare

    What to do about healthcare when in the UK including registering with a GP, getting medicine and emergencies

  • Libraries

    How to get the most out of libraries, your local safe space where you can borrow books and use other resources

  • Protection and safety

    What you can do to report a crime or if you are experiencing threats and violence in and out of the home

  • Travel

    Information about travel options locally, around the UK and outside of the country

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