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Publication - Advice and guidance

Scotland for Ukrainians: a guide for displaced people

Last updated
1 October 2024 - see all updates
Topic
Ukraine

This guide includes information on visas, travel, accommodation and life in Scotland.

The UK Government Home Office has announced changes to Ukraine visa schemes. This guide is being updated and changes will be reflected as soon as possible.

Overview

This guide is available in: Yкраїнська and Pусский. 

Scotland is a welcoming, inclusive and safe country in the United Kingdom (UK). We have already welcomed people from Ukraine and their families.

This guide is for people displaced from Ukraine arriving under the Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme.

It provides information on: 

  • where to get support including visa and immigration advice
  • getting to Scotland including visa and travel information
  • what happens when you arrive in Scotland
  • matching you to a host
  • longer-term accommodation options
  • settling into life in Scotland
  • advice and information services

Contact

Email: ceu@gov.scot

Related content

First published
6 April 2023
Last updated
1 October 2024 - show all updates

  1. Updates to thank you payments eligibility.

  2. Updated the temporary welcome accommodation section about £3 dinner charges.

  3. Updated with information on visas.

  4. Updated to reflect UK Government visa changes.

  5. Added note to explain guide is being reviewed to reflect Home Office visa announcement.

  6. Updated text on tab 3, under 'Responding to options of longer-term accommodation’

  7. Updated biometric residence permit information.

  8. Updated rental charges to reflect recent statistics.

  9. Updated the temporary welcome accommodation section.

  10. Bank and accounts section updated

  11. Temporary welcome accommodation section in arrival in Scotland chapter updated.

  12. Helpline number changed.

  13. Updates to the getting to Scotland chapter.

  14. Housing options chapter updated to include information about the process if a host wants to end the living arrangement early and temporary moves.

  15. Updated email for Migrant Help.

  16. Updated the housing options, host section on finances in relation to energy bill contributions.

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