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Apply for a Residence Permit Due to Displacement
If you have fled Ukraine, you may be eligible for a residence permit for temporary protection under certain conditions.
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Basic information
By means of Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 of March 4, 2022, determining the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons from Ukraine within the meaning of the Mass Influx Directive 2001/55/EC, the European Union has decided to open the admission procedure for temporary protection for war refugees.
If you have fled Ukraine because of the war, or if you have been legally residing in Germany for some time and, upon the expiration of your current residence permit, are unable to return to Ukraine due to the war, you may be granted temporary protection in Germany under Section 24 of the Residence Act.
If necessary, you can receive government assistance to cover your living expenses (for example, in the form of housing, cash payments, or medical care). If you are dependent on government assistance (social benefits), you generally have no right to reside in a specific location in Germany. Your place of residence will be determined by the competent authority (assignment decision). To establish residence in a location of your choice, you must present compelling reasons (such as family ties).
Before receiving your residence permit, you must complete the formal registration process for refugees. During registration, your personal information (personal data, fingerprints, and photo) will be recorded by a German authority.If there are no grounds to the contrary, the responsible immigration office will grant you permission to engage in salaried or self-employed work, allowing you to pursue any occupation in Germany. Please note that some professions have professional licensing restrictions (for example, in the healthcare sector). You may also start your own business or work as a freelancer. In addition, you may receive counseling and job placement services under SGB III from the Employment Agencies. Children aged 6 and older have both the right and the obligation to attend school.
Requirements
- You must declare your willingness to be admitted to Germany (that is, you must express a request for protection, for example, by applying for a residence permit for temporary protection).
- You are eligible if you had your habitual residence in Ukraine before February 24, 2022, and belong to one of the following groups: Ukrainian nationals and their family members
- displaced non-Ukrainian nationals
- and stateless persons with international or national protection status in Ukraine and their family members. Displaced non-Ukrainian nationals and stateless persons with an indefinite right of residence in Ukraine (permanent residence) who cannot return to their home country, along with their family members. Displaced non-Ukrainian nationals with a temporary right of residence in Ukraine who are unable to return to their home country.
- In addition, Ukrainian nationals who have been legally residing in Germany for a long period of time and who, due to the war, are unable to return to Ukraine after their current residence permit expires may apply for a residence permit.
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Procedure
- You can submit your application for a residence permit online through the help portal of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland.
- A separate application must be submitted for each person seeking a residence permit.
- You can also submit the application by email or mail.
- You can find the application form under “Forms.”
- Please include copies of passports or other identification documents with your application.
More information
Residence permits already issued to refugees from Ukraine will be automatically extended once again. Residence permits issued under Section 21(1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) that are valid as of February 1, 2025, will remain valid until March 4, 2027. You do not need to apply for an extension of your residence permit or visit the Office of Migration. Further information can be found in the Second Ordinance Amending the Ordinance on the Extension of Validity of Residence Permits for Ukrainians. This is available under “Further Information.”
Due to the complexity of residence law, this description is provided for informational purposes only and is not legally binding.
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Necessary Documents
- Recognized and valid identification document
- For example: a passport with or without biometric features, a passport substitute, identity documents from the country of origin, a driver's license
- Proof of the date of entry into the Schengen Area and into Germany
- Certificate of Call or Proof of Arrival (if available)
- Proof of family relationships (marriage, birth, or adoption certificates, if available)
- Placement Decision (if available)
- Proof of current place of residence or stay in Germany
- Displaced persons who do not hold Ukrainian citizenship:
- Proof of a valid right of residence in Ukraine
- Proof of Authorization (if you are acting on behalf of someone else)
- In individual cases, fewer or additional supporting documents may be required
- Recognized and valid identification document
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Online Services
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Online Service for People from Ukraine
Through the Germany4Ukraine help portal, you can apply for a residence permit.
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
After entering the country, you must apply for a residence permit.
How long does it take to process
Once we receive your application, we will need some time to process and review it. Once the review is complete, we will get back to you.
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Legal Bases
- § 24 Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG)
- Richtlinie 2001/55/EG des Rates vom 20. Juli 2001 über Mindestnormen für die Gewährung vorübergehenden Schutzes im Falle eines Massenzustroms von Vertriebenen und Maßnahmen zur Förderung einer ausgewogenen Verteilung der Belastungen, die mit der Aufnahme
- Durchführungsbeschluss (EU) 2022/382 des Rates vom 4. März 2022 zur Feststellung des Bestehens eines Massenzustroms von Vertriebenen aus der Ukraine im Sinne des Artikels 5 der Richtlinie 2001/55/EG und zur Einführung eines vorübergehenden Schutzes
- Verordnung zur vorübergehenden Befreiung vom Erfordernis eines Aufenthaltstitels von anlässlich des Krieges in der Ukraine eingereisten Personen (UkraineAufenthÜV)
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More Information
- Informationen zur Teilnahme an einem Integrationskurs
- Informationen zu den Themen Versorgung, Wohnraum und finanzielle Unterstützung
- Hilfeportal des Bundesministeriums des Innern und für Heimat Geflüchtete aus der Ukraine
- Informationsseite des Bundesamtes für Migration und Flüchtlinge
- Informationsseite des Auswärtigen Amtes
- Zusammenfassung der offiziellen Website der Europäischen Union für die Richtlinie zum vorübergehenden Schutz bei einem Massenzustrom von Vertriebenen (Richtlinie 2001/55/EG)
- Zweite Verordnung zur Änderung der Ukraine-Aufenthaltserlaubnis-Fortgeltungsverordnung (2. UkraineAufenthÄndFGV)
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 22.07.2026