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<p>To support those fleeing the conflict, the Government has introduced two visa schemes
to welcome Ukrainian refugees to the UK: the Ukraine Family Scheme and Homes for Ukraine.
The Ukraine Family Scheme allows applicants to join family members or extend their
stay in the UK. Homes for Ukraine allows Ukrainian nationals and their family members
to come to the UK if they have a named sponsor under the scheme. Further details on
scheme eligibility can be found at GOV.UK. People that enter under both visa schemes
support integration by providing full access to social services and welfare in the
UK for up to three years.</p><p> </p><p>As each of these schemes uses different routes
to support Ukrainians to find safe refuge in the UK, they were set up to be funded
differently. The Ukraine Family Scheme is similar to existing family visa routes,
and provision of public services from this route will be managed in the usual way.
The UK-based family member is expected to provide support and accommodation for those
coming to join them, who in turn benefit from the wider integration advantages in
joining an existing family network.</p><p> </p><p>On the matter of exchanging Ukrainian
currency for sterling, the Government has taken steps to ensure support for incoming
Ukrainian nationals opening bank accounts, and Ukrainians are able to convert their
currency to GBP electronically at several major banks and electronic money institutions.
The industry has also taken measures to support refugees and their access to essential
financial services, including commitments to waive certain fees. The Government continues
to monitor the situation for Ukrainians in the UK’s financial marketplace closely.</p>
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