The government recently confirmed two schemes where Ukrainian nationals could enter and reside in the UK. What was not clear was which documentation could be accepted for the right to rent checks.
Yesterday further guidance was released to confirm what documentation can be accepted.
A Ukrainian national can enter the UK with a valid passport which will be stamped on arrival and will permit them entry to work and rent for six months. A letting agent or landlord can accept their stamped passport as a right to rent check, valid for twelve months. When an applicant/ tenant has a time limited document the next time a check is required is either at twelve months or the expiry of the visa whichever date is longer.
Within the six months the Ukrainian national must apply for a biometric permit via the Home Office. If successful they will be granted the right to remain for up to three years and will then be able to provide a share code for further right to rent checks. If they give this along with their date of birth to a landlord/ agent the landlord or agent will be able to check the applicants’ right to rent status directly via the Home Office.
Those without a valid passport will need to provide their biometric information at a visa application centre, who will give them entry clearance with a Form for affixing the visa. They will then be able to collect their biometric permit, which can be used via the Home Office checking service.
Please see the link to the new guidance
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