Germany provides refugees from Ukraine with free accommodation, financial and medical assistance.
Germany continues to accept refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine and provide them with assistance. Ukrainians can enter Germany without a visa. However, staying in the country without registration is allowed for up to 90 days. Next, you need to apply for temporary protected status.
The TSN.ua website tells what kind of assistance is provided to Ukrainians in Germany, about living conditions, the amount of financial assistance, medical assistance and training.
Who can receive temporary protection in Germany
The residence permit allows you to stay in the country for one year, but can then be extended for another two years. In Germany, the government extended the protection status for Ukrainian refugees until March 2025.
The following can apply for protection:
How to apply for temporary protection status in Germany, step-by-step instructions can be found on the Visit Ukraine website. The conditions of the procedure may vary depending on the federal state.
Housing for Ukrainians in Germany
Ukrainians in Germany are provided with free housing . This could be an apartment, a dorm room, or a refugee shelter. Refugees are not yet settled in big cities; they are overcrowded. People are distributed to more remote areas. Help is available in the following regions of Germany: Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Saxony, Thuringia and Saarland. However, this list is constantly changing. In other lands, only Ukrainians with close relatives living there can obtain status.
You do not have to live in a social home to receive temporary protection. You can stay with relatives, friends or rent housing.
Payments for refugees in Germany
Refugees from Ukraine in Germany receive financial assistance for unemployment – 502 euros per month. If a Ukrainian lives with his family, the amount will be slightly less – 451 euros per person. Depending on age, children receive from 318 to 420 euros. Payments will stop if you officially get a job. You can look for it yourself or contact the nearest employment center.
Medical assistance for refugees in Germany
Ukrainians in Germany who have temporary protection are also provided with free medical services .
Education for refugees in Germany
Children in Germany can attend a German school for free. There are free German courses for adults.
Please note that a residence permit in Germany is revoked for those who stay outside the country for more than six months. Unemployment benefits will continue as long as your trip lasts no more than three weeks.
Germany does not limit the admission of Ukrainian refugees after returning from other countries, that is, it repeatedly provides temporary protection.
Let us remind you that the rules for entry into EU countries will become stronger from 2024 . The changes will affect Ukrainians and residents of other visa-free countries – to cross the border they will have to obtain a special ETIAS permit and pay a fee of 7 euros for it. You will also need to fill out a special form, which must be approved.
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