Guides for Ukrainians abroad
Clear, step-by-step guides for life abroad — registration and paperwork, temporary protection, benefits, work and housing, and how to avoid scammers. In plain language, with links to official sources.
Guidance, not legal advice
Anmeldung: how to register your place of residence
Registering your address at the Bürgeramt is the first mandatory step after moving. Without it you cannot open a bank account or get a tax number.
ReadTemporary protection (§24 AufenthG) for Ukrainians
Ukrainian citizens receive temporary protection in Germany: a residence permit and access to work. Here is how it works.
ReadHow to recognise housing and job scams
A few simple rules that will protect you from the most common scams when looking for housing and work.
ReadKindergeld: child benefit
Parents in Germany are entitled to a monthly benefit for each child (Kindergeld). Who is eligible and where to apply.
ReadHealth insurance and going to the doctor
In Germany, health insurance is mandatory. How it works and how to see a doctor.
ReadKindergarten and school for children
Children are entitled to a place in a kindergarten, and from a certain age school attendance is compulsory. The first steps.
ReadHow to rent a home
Finding an apartment in Germany — with a contract, a deposit and the necessary documents. What to look out for.
ReadRecognition of diplomas and qualifications
To work in your profession, your diploma often has to be recognised (Anerkennung). Where to start.
ReadHow to open a bank account
A current account (Girokonto) is needed for almost everything — salary, rent, benefits. How to open one.
ReadSpain: temporary protection and first steps
How Ukrainians can obtain temporary protection in Spain, where to apply and where to find up-to-date information.
ReadPortugal: temporary protection and first steps
Temporary protection in Portugal: where to turn now that AIMA has replaced SEF, and where to find up-to-date information.
ReadSwitzerland: protection status S and first steps
Switzerland has its own protection status S. How to register and what is known about the deadlines.
ReadCanada: status for Ukrainians and first steps
The CUAET programme is closed to new applications. What this means for those already in Canada and for new arrivals.
ReadNetherlands: temporary protection and first steps
Temporary protection in the Netherlands: registering with the municipality (gemeente) and the IND, and where to find up-to-date information.
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