Could you offer a home to a Ukrainian family?

Wednesday 09 March 2022

Islanders are being asked to come forward if they have accommodation that could house a Ukrainian refugee family.

Currently, family members including parents, children, siblings, and their spouses and children of Ukrainian nationals living in Jersey are able to apply for a visa to seek refuge on the island.

On Monday, the Government said more than a dozen individuals had been assessed as eligible to seek refuge so far and announced that it was pledging £250,000 to help with the costs of applying for a visa and temporary accommodation if needed. 

Deputy Chief Minister Senator Lyndon Farnham is now asking islanders if they would be willing to house a family.

He commented: “Families seeking refuge from the conflict in Ukraine by entering Jersey on the relevant visa will be offered support and services on a case-by-case basis depending on their needs.

“We have received a small number of visa applications to date, which are being prioritised. Visas are being issued under the family visa scheme and these will allow people to work on the Island. 

“The Government of Jersey is seeking to accommodate Ukrainian families when they arrive in the Island and is working with the Parishes and housing providers to source accommodation. We are also asking Islanders to provide details of suitable accommodation they might have for families by emailing externalrelations@gov.je.”