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April 2026

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GuideResidenceCzech Republic

Czech Republic: from temporary protection to the 5-year «zvláštní dlouhodobý pobyt» — who qualifies, conditions and steps in 2026

Holders of temporary protection in the Czech Republic can switch to special long-term residence (zvláštní dlouhodobý pobyt) for 5 years — with free access to the labour market and the prospect of permanent residence. We break down the 2026 conditions: 2 years of continuous temporary protection, income of at least 440,000 Kč, no humanitarian benefits and the application steps.

5 min readInformation Portal for Foreigners (IPC), Czechia

March 2026

12 articles
Guidee-VisaUnited Kingdom

eVisa in the United Kingdom: how a Ukrainian can replace a BRP with online status

Physical BRP cards in the United Kingdom have been replaced by a digital eVisa. Most BRPs had a printed expiry of 31 December 2024, although the leave to remain itself lasts longer. We explain how a Ukrainian can create a UKVI account, link the eVisa, what can still be done with an expired BRP until 31 December 2026, and why from 2 June 2025 an eVisa is required to enter the country.

6 min read
NewsCyprus

Cyprus extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027: how the residence permit is renewed

Cyprus has automatically extended temporary protection status for Ukrainians for another year — until 4 March 2027. Current beneficiaries do not need to file a new application with the Asylum Service or apply for a new biometric permit; the extension applies automatically. Keep your registered address of residence up to date so you do not miss correspondence about the document.

4 min readUNHCR Cyprus — Persons Arriving from Ukraine
NewsEUPoland

Healthcare in the EU under temporary protection: how coverage works in 2026

Temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU has been extended until 4 March 2027. It continues to guarantee access to the healthcare system of the country of residence after registration. We break down how coverage works, what the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) provides, and why in some countries, including Poland, part of non-working adults are moved to their own insurance from 5 March 2026.

5 min readEuropean Commission — Fleeing Ukraine: Healthcare
NewsLuxembourg

Luxembourg extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027: how to renew the biometric card

The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027. In Luxembourg, biometric cards valid until 4 March 2026 must be replaced with new ones — without this you lose the right to residence, work and material assistance. Letters with instructions were sent in batches from 28 November 2025 to 6 February 2026. If you have no letter, write to immigration.desk@mai.etat.lu or immigration.asile@mai.etat.lu.

4 min readGuichet.lu — Demander une protection temporaire (Люксембург)
NewsUkraine

Ukrainian Driving Licence in the EU in 2026: Exchange, Translation and the International Permit under Temporary Protection

The EU Council extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027 (the Council's formal decision was on 15 July 2025). Because Regulation (EU) 2022/1280 is tied to the protection period, Ukrainian driving licences are recognised in all EU countries without exchange, notarised translation or an international driving permit — for the entire duration of temporary protection.

5 min readEUR-Lex — Регламент (ЄС) 2022/1280
News

Recognition of Ukrainian diplomas in the EU in 2026: the European Qualifications Passport and the route via ENIC-NARIC

Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU (extended until 4 March 2027 by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460 of 15 July 2025) can confirm their academic and professional qualifications even without the original documents. Three instruments are available: the Council of Europe's European Qualifications Passport for Refugees (EQPR) — a free qualification assessment valid for 5 years and accepted in many European countries; the national centres of the ENIC-NARIC network, which provide formal recognition under the Lisbon Convention; and European Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554 on accelerated recognition.

6 min readEUR-Lex — Recognition of qualifications for Ukrainian refugees (Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/554)
NewsUkraine

Digital apostille and consular services for Ukrainians abroad: what changed in 2026

From 2 March 2026 the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine launched an updated Electronic Apostille Register — a modernisation of the e-APP register that has been operating since 2015. The apostille now has QR codes and an electronic version in an ASiC-E container with a qualified electronic signature, and you can verify its authenticity online at apostille.minjust.gov.ua. The service can be obtained without physical presence in Ukraine, which reduces the burden on consulates. In parallel, the Diia and e-Consul online services are being developed for registering civil acts and obtaining documents abroad.

5 min readМіністерство юстиції України — В Україні запрацював оновлений Електронний реєстр апостилів

February 2026

11 articles
NewsCroatia

Croatia: temporary protection for Ukrainians extended until 4 March 2027 — how to validate your card

Croatia has extended temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine until 4 March 2027, following the EU decision. The status itself is extended automatically, but to have the new term stamped in your foreigner's card under temporary protection, you must come in person to the relevant police administration or station at your place of residence. The organisational period for visits ran from 26 February to 30 May 2026; those who applied after this date do not lose their status and can do the ovjera later.

4 min readHrvatska za Ukrajinu — Status privremene zaštite (урядовий портал Хорватії)
NewsBulgaria

Bulgaria: temporary protection for Ukrainians extended until 4 March 2027 — how to re-register your card and changes in housing

Bulgaria has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens until 4 March 2027 on the basis of Council Decision (EU) 2025/1460. Existing registration cards were valid until 30 April 2026 — by that date you had to apply for a new card. Those who re-registered on time have had their status automatically extended until 4 March 2027. Those who missed the date may, for valid reasons, re-register even now, but only at the territorial centres of the State Agency for Refugees (the option with the Ministry of Interior directorates is unavailable after 30 April). Separately, an updated Humanitarian Support Programme applies: free accommodation is limited to 60 days for most, while the entire protection period covers accommodation only for risk groups.

5 min readUNHCR Bulgaria — TP extended until 4 March 2027
GuideUkraine

Apostille and legalization of Ukrainian documents for use abroad in 2026

A practical guide: which authority (Ministry of Justice, MFA or Ministry of Education and Science) issues the apostille for a specific document, the Ministry of Justice's new procedure from 1 February 2026 via the Electronic Register, the electronic apostille with a QR code, cost and turnaround times.

7 min read
NewsResidenceGermany

Germany: §24 residence permit for Ukrainians is automatically valid until 4 March 2027 — no new eAT or Fiktionsbescheinigung issued

From 1 February 2026, valid residence permits under §24 AufenthG for Ukrainians in Germany are automatically extended until 4 March 2027 — without an application, a visit to the authority and without the issuance of a new electronic permit (eAT).

5 min readGesetze im Internet — UkraineAufenthFGV (§24 Fortgeltung)

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