What to expect
A welcome information pack is available at:
The key information within this document is also available on this website.
The website can be translated into the language of your choice by using the orange bar at the top of this page.
If you arrive in Northern Ireland through either the Homes for Ukrainians Scheme or through the Ukraine Family Scheme you are entitled to:
- £200 financial gift per person in your party (including children) from the government to help with your basic needs – you can receive your £200 by applying here: Ukrainian Cash Support Scheme
- stay in the UK for three years
- the right to work in the UK
- the right to claim state benefits including child benefit, housing benefit, Universal Credit, and state pension benefit. You may be eligible to apply for help from Discretionary Support or a Universal Credit Contingency Fund payment to get help towards short-term living expenses and household items until you receive your first benefit. More details on eligibility and how to apply can be found at this link: Accessing Financial Support
- the right to access services including education, health services and legal advice
You should not be asked by your host to pay any additional rent or make any additional financial contribution to the household but you may want to agree some house rules including making a reasonable and proportionate contribution to household expenses, such as utilities consumed or supplied to the accommodation or to any shared facilities, that works for both of you.
