Ukrainian interest, but no visa applications
THERE has been a lot of interest in visas for Ukrainians, but no applications yet, the Guernsey Border Agency has said.
Guernsey has been aligning its visa policy with the UK when it comes to helping people caught up in the war.
The initial very limited list has been widened to allow extended family of Guernsey residents to apply.
GBA deputy chief officer Peter Knee said it had been busy over the last week.
‘We have had a number of enquiries for the extended family visa,’ he said yesterday.
‘We have been advised by the UK that the online application was only made available on Friday. We are expecting to receive applications based on the enquiries we have had.
‘This would be via the UK visa system with the UK requesting that we verify an entry clearance application. We have also received requests for Ukrainian nationals to extend their stay.’
Congregation paints church in colours of the Ukrainian flag
SHILOH CHURCH has been painted yellow and blue by those who attended the Sunday service in a display of solidarity with those impacted by the Ukraine invasion.
‘After worship people of all age from the service got into their painting clothes,’ said the church’s team leader, Chrissy Salmon.
The church has also been trying to get in touch with the Church of Ukraine to see how they can help and have made a donation to the Bailiff’s Disaster Relief Fund.
‘Particularly the young people want to show solidarity and it’s a great visual for the community.’
Members of the church are gathering items to donate to Poland through a humanitarian aid drop-in at the former Land of Green Ginger shop.
Since Russia’s invasion began, more than a million people have fled to Poland.
