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Ukrainian refugees who flee to Jersey to stay with family will be given Registered status, permission to live in the island for three years, and gifted £500 in cash to help them make a fresh start.
So far, six people have arrived in Jersey, with seven more, including children, expected to arrive in the next few days.
Another 50 individuals have expressed an interest to come to the island to escape the Russian bombardment and invasion of their country.
The Government’s new Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne Wylie, gave an update on its response to the crisis on Monday.
She said that refugees were being given £500 for their immediate needs and were also being given help to set up bank accounts and other essential services.
The six who have arrived so far are staying with relatives, but, she said, the next challenge would be to find accommodation for those who could not move in with family members.
More than 100 islanders have offered to house refugees.
The Government has allocated £250,000 from its savings account to help with the costs of applying for a visa and temporary accommodation if needed.
In addition, more than £500,000 has been donated to the Bailiff’s Appeal, which was set up to help those escaping the war, and Jersey Overseas Aid has pledged £360,000. In total, the Government has said it will contribute £1m to help Ukrainians.
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