So far, the United Kingdom has granted 50 Ukrainian refugees visas

So far, the United Kingdom has granted 50 Ukrainian refugees visas

The majority of refugees, cross the border into Poland.

The Home Office has announced that fifty Ukrainians have been given visas under a scheme for refugees with family ties to the UK.

It represents around 1% of the 5,535 persons who applied since the program began 48 hours ago.

Minister for Europe James Cleverly said he didn't have exact figures but that the numbers will rise "quite fast."

The Ukrainian envoy welcomed the British effort but insisted on the admission of the "maximum" number of persons.

Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, said she was "doing everything possible" to expedite the issuance of the travel permits.

The UK has continuously enlarged its visa offer to Ukrainian refugees, now include parents, grandparents, and siblings as well as "close relatives" and extending visas to three years.

However, it has been criticized for being less liberal than the European Union's program, and France has accused the UK of a "lack of humanity," claiming that 150 refugees were turned back at Calais because they did not have a visa.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated earlier this week that 200,000 Ukrainians would be eligible to visit the UK, and that he would extend the provision of visas to a wider variety of family members.

The Home Office reported that 11,750 people had started online applications as of 10:00 GMT on Sunday, with 5,535 people having finished them.



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