Millions of people have fled Ukraine, with neighbouring countries taking in the highest number of refugees.
But for those wishing to travel to the UK, there are growing frustrations around the time it is taking to process applications.
British hosts have described being at their “wits’ end” because of delays processing visas for young children.
One couple who are sponsoring a family under the Homes for Ukraine scheme have said family members’ visas are coming through at different times, despite applications being sent on the same day.
Tim Boniface and his partner Jayne Coppinger are helping a mother and her two children. Their applications were sent on March 22, but while Kataryna, 37, had her visa approved this week, her four-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son are still waiting.
Mr Boniface said he and his partner are “at their wits’ end”.