Tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Hong Kongers seeking safety in the UK granted extended stay
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The UK has granted extended stay to tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Hong Kongers seeking safety, with over 147,000 refugees approved for visa extensions. Migration Minister Mike Tapp emphasized the UK's commitment to providing sanctuary while managing border control. However, many refugees face challenges in finding work and educational opportunities due to the temporary nature of their visas.
- ▪More than 147,000 refugees from Ukraine and Hong Kong have received visa extensions in the UK.
- ▪Migration Minister Mike Tapp stated that the UK is committed to a compassionate asylum system while controlling illegal migration.
- ▪Many Ukrainians report difficulties in securing work and study opportunities because of the short-term nature of their visas.
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NewsUKHome NewsTens of thousands of Ukrainians and Hong Kongers seeking safety in the UK granted extended stayMigration minister Mike Tapp said the UK would ‘offer sanctuary to those in need’ while ‘restoring control at the border’ Holly Bancroft Home Affairs Correspondent Wednesday 27 May 2026 09:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2982506","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ukrainians-hong-kongers-visa-refugee-status-uk-b2982506.html","title":"Thousands of Ukrainians and Hong Kongers in the UK granted extended…
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