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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

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Protection and documents Germany

Temporary protection (§24 AufenthG) for Ukrainians

Ukrainian citizens receive temporary protection in Germany: a residence permit and access to work. Here is how it works.

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Protection and documents Spain

Spain: temporary protection and first steps

How Ukrainians can obtain temporary protection in Spain, where to apply and where to find up-to-date information.

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Protection and documents Portugal

Portugal: 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.

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Protection and documents Switzerland

Switzerland: protection status S and first steps

Switzerland has its own protection status S. How to register and what is known about the deadlines.

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Protection and documents Canada

Canada: 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.

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Protection and documents Netherlands

Netherlands: 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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