Temporary protection in Slovenia extended until 4 March 2027: card, extension and changes to payments

Temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine in Slovenia has been extended until 4 March 2027. The extension took place automatically following the decision of the Council of the EU (Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460, adopted on 15 July 2025) — there is no need to submit a separate application for extension.

Until when the protection is valid

• The temporary protection status is valid until 4 March 2027.
• The extension is automatic: the administrative units (upravna enota) extend the status ex officio, and there is no need to submit an application for extension.
• The status applies on the basis of an already recognised or extended status regardless of the date on the card.

The card (izkaznica): what has changed

• New cards no longer contain an expiry date.
• Issuing the card is free of charge: in the temporary protection procedure, persons are exempt from paying administrative fees.
• If you have an old card dated 4 March 2026, it remains valid, and you retain all rights even if you have not yet received a new one.
• Any further possible extensions will be made only in the information systems, without issuing new cards.
• The card is issued at the administrative unit (upravna enota) or sent by post to the registered address.

Where and how to apply

• The application for temporary protection is submitted to the upravna enota (administrative unit) at the place of future residence.
• It should be submitted without delay, no later than within 3 days after arrival in Slovenia.
• Extensions or notifications of changes are submitted to the same upravna enota that granted the status.

New Temporary Protection Act (from 19 July 2025)

Since 19 July 2025, a new Act on Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons (Zakon o začasni zaščiti razseljenih oseb) has applied, adopted on 25 March 2025 (published on 4 April 2025, in force from 19 April 2025). Key rules regarding absence:

• Temporary trips to Ukraine are allowed and do not lead to loss of status.
• An absence of more than 15 days must be reported to the authorities.
• In state accommodation (centres), an absence of more than 24 hours must be reported; an absence of more than 3 days without notification is considered a violation.
• An absence of more than 1 month must be reported to the Government Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants — this may affect the amount of the allowance.
• Prolonged, long-term absence from the territory of Slovenia may result in cancellation of the status.

Changes to the cash allowance

• After 2 years from recognition of the status, the cash allowance for private accommodation covers up to 85% of housing costs, but no more than the set percentages of the basic minimum income (osnovni minimalni dohodek).
• These percentages depend on the number of family members and are reduced by 15% compared with the previous rates.

Where to turn

• Urad Vlade RS za oskrbo in integracijo migrantov (Government Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants): Cesta v Gorice 15, 1000 Ljubljana, tel. +386 1 200 84 45.
• Applications and changes of status — at the upravna enota at the place of residence.