Ukraine schemes: visas, biometrics and passport renewals

Information about visas for people travelling to Northern Ireland under the Ukraine Schemes and passport renewals.

Visa rules

Information on how to make an application and about UKVCAS can be found at the following links:

Arrival

An eVisa will be used to prove a person’s immigration status.

An eVisa is an online record of immigration status. You can find out more about eVisas at the following page:

Online immigration status (eVisa)

Ukraine schemes

If you are in the UK on the Ukraine schemes and do not have a UKVI account, you should create one to access your eVisa.

You can do so at the following link:

Get access to your eVisa

Visa application centre services in Belfast are at the following address:

Regus, Forsyth House,
3rd Floor, Office 327,
Cromac Square,
Belfast,
BT2 8LA

find directions: Regus, Forsyth House

Problems with your BRP/ eVisa

If you have problems when creating your UKVI account and accessing your eVisa you should contact:

UK Visas and Immigration

If you believe the Home Office has made an error with your eVisa you can report it:

Report an error with your eVisa

If you are vulnerable and need support accessing your eVisa, you can get free immigration help and advice from a regulated adviser.

Find out more on the Immigration Advice Authority website.

More information

If you need advice or support on visa arrangements, you can contact the UK Visa Helpline:

phone: 0300 790 6268

Online support is available at the following link:

Contact UK Visas and Immigration for help

Renewing your passport

Your passport is an important document which may be needed for a number of reasons - for example, identification and travel outside the UK.

More information is available at the following links:

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