How to get from “continental Europe” to mainland UK (England/Scotland/Wales):

* by air

* by car/ferry

* by train Eurostar

By air:

There are 10 major airports – entry points to the UK, where there will be designated areas (Welcome Points) for you to meet your sponsor and where you can seek support, including to arrange your onward travel. These are being established at the following Airports: London-Heathrow, London-Gatwick, London-Stansted, London-Luton, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Bristol

by car/ferry

* P&O www.poferries.com :

– Dover–Calais

– Hull–Rotterdam

* Stena Line www.stenaline.co.uk :

– Hook of Holland – Harwich

* Brittany Ferries www.brittany-ferries.co.uk :

– Portsmouth ⇄ Caen

– Portsmouth ⇄ Cherbourg

– Portsmouth ⇄ Saint Malo

– Portsmouth ⇄ Le Havre

– Plymouth ⇄ Roscoff

– Poole ⇄ Cherbourg

– Poole ⇄ Saint Malo

There is 1 major port – entry points to the UK, where there will be designated areas (Welcome Points) for you to meet your sponsor and where you can seek support, including to arrange your onward travel. These are being established at the following locations: Dover & Folkestone Port Authority

 

by train Eurostar:

www.eurostar.com

Customs Control: https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control

Epidemic/COVID restrictions:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://gov.wales/coronavirus

Then travel to N.Ireland via domestic route.

Main entry points

There are five main entry points:

  • Belfast International Airport
  • George Best Airport (Belfast City)
  • City of Derry Airport
  • Port of Belfast
  • Port of Larne

How to get from mainland UK (England/Scotland/Wales) to N.Ireland:

  • Flights from mainland UK (England/Scotland/Wales) to N.Ireland:
    • Belfast International Airport https://belfastairport.com/
      • easyJet easyjet.com : Aberdeen (begins 4 January 2027), Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, London–Gatwick, London–Luton, London–Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Southampton;
      • Ryanair www.ryanair.com : East Midlands, Edinburgh, London–Stansted, Manchester;
    • George Best Belfast City Airport https://www.belfastcityairport.com/
      • Aer Lingus aerlingus.com : Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Southampton;
        Seasonal: Newquay;
      • British Airways britishairways.com : London–City, London–Heathrow;
      • easyJet easyjet.com: Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London–Gatwick, London–Luton, London-Southend (begins 25 October 2026), Manchester;
      • Loganair loganair.co.uk : Aberdeen, Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh;
    • City of Derry Airport https://www.cityofderryairport.com/
  • Ferries from mainland UK (England/Scotland/Wales) to N.Ireland:
    • Port of Larne:
    • Port of Belfast (Belfast Harbour):

Arriving in Northern Ireland

ENG: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/arrival-and-transport-your-accommodation#toc-1

UKR: https://www-nidirect-gov-uk.translate.goog/articles/arrival-and-transport-your-accommodation?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=uk&_x_tr_hl=en

At each of the entry ports there are areas to meet your family or sponsor. You will also see information welcoming you to Northern Ireland. Port staff will be there to give immediate help, if you need it.

Ideally, your sponsor will meet you when you arrive but if that is not possible, or your sponsor is unexpectedly delayed, the information and port staff will be able to help you in making your onward journey.

Go to the general information point at the port if you need to speak to someone if no-one is present at the Welcome Point.

You can also phone the free Make the Call helpline:

  • phone: 0800 232 1271

Transport to your accommodation

ENG: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/arrival-and-transport-your-accommodation#toc-2

UKR: https://www-nidirect-gov-uk.translate.goog/articles/arrival-and-transport-your-accommodation?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=uk&_x_tr_hl=en

Free public transport on buses and trains is run by the state-owned company Translink to help get you to a safe place. This applies to any Translink bus or train service at any time of the day. You cannot get a return journey. The bus or train will have the Translink name and logo on the side.

Free public transport is available from any stop or station in Northern Ireland, including air and sea ports, to any place in Northern Ireland.

If you are coming to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland first, the offer also includes free travel from Dublin on Translink Ulsterbus services from Bus Áras station or the Enterprise train service from Connolly Station.

To get free public transport from Translink you will need to show:

  • your Ukrainian passport or ID issued by the Ukrainian Government
  • evidence of entry into Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, such as an airline boarding card, ferry ticket or a booking email from an airline/ferry company, dated within the previous seven days

You can use the Translink journey planner to help you plan your journey or telephone the Translink Contact Centre for advice:

Arrival at the border

ENG: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/ukraine-visas

UKR: https://www-nidirect-gov-uk.translate.goog/ukraine-visas?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=uk&_x_tr_hl=en

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:

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:

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

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

Problems with your BRP/ eVisa

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

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

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:

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:

* NB: information valid as of 29.03.2026