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Statuses, deadlines and key benefits — side by side.

🇦🇷Argentina
AR
Humanitarian visa / residence (Disposición 417/2022)
No single protection date — see the guide
State cash benefits for Ukrainians
no dedicated payments
Free public healthcare
free for everyone
Free education
schools and public universities
UNHCR and partner assistance
based on individual needs assessment
steps: 6 • docs: 6Guide →
🇦🇺Australia
AU
Temporary Humanitarian Stay
No single protection date — see the guide
Work rights
with status
Medicare (healthcare)
public
steps: 3 • docs: 3Guide →
🇦🇹Austria
AT
Vorübergehender Schutz
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Grundversorgung (basic care)
housing + allowance
Labour market access
free
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇧🇪Belgium
BE
Tijdelijke bescherming / Protection temporaire
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Social aid (OCMW/CPAS)
per Belgian rules
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇧🇷Brazil
BR
Humanitarian reception (acolhida humanitária)
No single protection date — see the guide
State cash benefits for Ukrainians
no dedicated payments
SUS healthcare
free, universal coverage
UNHCR and partner assistance (Cáritas etc.)
based on individual needs assessment
steps: 6 • docs: 6Guide →
🇧🇬Bulgaria
BG
Vremenna zakrila
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Social aid (ASP)
per Bulgarian rules
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇨🇦Canada
CA
CUAET (closed) + other pathways
No single protection date — see the guide
Work permit
under a valid permit
Healthcare (provincial)
public
steps: 3 • docs: 3Guide →
🇭🇷Croatia
HR
Privremena zaštita (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Basic subsistence and accommodation
collective accommodation or state-financed rental housing
One-off cash allowance
up to HRK 2,500 (≈€330) for a single person / HRK 3,500 (≈€465) for a family — as officially published; confirm current euro amounts
Healthcare coverage
full scope of mandatory health insurance
Work without a permit and HZZ support
free labour market access
steps: 6 • docs: 6Guide →
🇨🇾Cyprus
CY
Προσωρινή προστασία (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
One-off financial allowance
historical one-off amount in the government’s 2023 report; the current rate is not confirmed
Early childhood care allowance (up to 4 y 8 m)
historical monthly amount per child in the government’s 2023 report; the current rate is not confirmed
Rent subsidy
amount depends on family composition (separate scheme)
steps: 6 • docs: 6Guide →
🇨🇿Czechia
CZ
Dočasná ochrana (temporary protection)
Valid until: 31/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Humanitarian benefit (humanitární dávka)
4,860 CZK base monthly amount per adult during the first 150 days; payment depends on income and savings
Health insurance
state pays for the first 90 days
State humanitarian housing
free accommodation for up to 90 days from the first grant of protection
steps: 0 • docs: 0Guide →
🇩🇰Denmark
DK
Midlertidig beskyttelse (own scheme)
Valid until: 17/03/2027
Labour market access
free
Healthcare (sundhed)
free
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇪🇪Estonia
EE
Ajutine kaitse (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Subsistence benefit (toimetulekutoetus)
220 EUR per month for the first family member (second adult: €176; child under 18: €264)
Child allowance (lapsetoetus)
80 EUR per month for the first and second child (€100 for the third and further; an additional €450 for families with 3–6 children or €650 for families with 7 or more children)
Parental benefit (vanemahüvitis)
886 EUR monthly gross minimum rate when there was no income subject to social tax in the reference period
Unemployment insurance benefit
14.77 EUR base rate per calendar day in 2026; the monthly total depends on the number of days
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇫🇮Finland
FI
Tilapäinen suojelu (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Reception allowance (vastaanottoraha)
300 EUR per month — adult living alone without meals (with meals: €88; other adults: €254/€72; single parent: €336/€97; child 10–17: €210/€60; under 10: €191/€57)
Reception centre services
accommodation, social and essential health services — free
Kela benefits after obtaining kotikunta
basic social assistance (toimeentulotuki), child and housing benefits — under general rules
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇫🇷France
FR
Protection temporaire (APS)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
ADA (allowance)
6.8 EUR per day for a one-person household (base amount); household size and accommodation affect the calculation
Public healthcare (PUMA)
free
Labour market access
free
steps: 4 • docs: 5Guide →
🇩🇪Germany
DE
§24 AufenthG (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Bürgergeld (basic security)
563 EUR per month for a single adult + housing and heating
Social assistance through the Sozialamt
according to an individual assessment
Kindergeld (child benefit)
259 EUR per child per month; at the current Familienkasse rate
steps: 4 • docs: 4Guide →
🇬🇷Greece
GR
Προσωρινή προστασία (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
HELIOS+ — rental subsidy and integration courses (IOM)
rental subsidy (amount depends on household; only with a signed rental contract)
Free access to public healthcare
free public hospitals and medical centres
State accommodation
free accommodation (short-term — Sintiki/Kleidi centre; longer-term — upon request)
Right to work
the temporary protection permit doubles as a work permit
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇭🇺Hungary
HU
Átmeneti védelem
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Healthcare under temporary protection
within the services covered by law
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇮🇸Iceland
IS
Collective protection (sameiginleg vernd) — humanitarian residence permit
Valid until: 02/03/2027
Food allowance (Directorate of Labour)
per week: ISK 8,000 — individual, ISK 13,000 — couple, ISK 5,000 — child; family maximum ISK 28,000
Weekly cash allowance
per week after a 4-week stay: ISK 2,700 — adult, ISK 1,000 — child
Accommodation
free housing allocation for those who need it
Healthcare services
necessary health services and medicines already during processing
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇮🇪Ireland
IE
Temporary Protection (IPAS)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Social welfare
per Irish rules
Labour market access
free
Public healthcare (HSE)
free/subsidised
steps: 4 • docs: 3Guide →
🇮🇱Israel
IL
Visa-free B/2 + ETA-IL / Law of Return
No single protection date — see the guide
State benefits (Bituach Leumi)
NOT available on a B/2
Leumit health insurance for Ukrainians
paid: ages 0–18 — NIS 140/month; 60+ — NIS 320/month
School and kindergarten for children
free
Absorption basket (sal klita) — only after aliyah
cash support for new olim
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇮🇹Italy
IT
Protezione temporanea
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Public healthcare (SSN)
free
Comune social services
varies by municipality
steps: 4 • docs: 4Guide →
🇯🇵Japan
JP
Designated Activities (特定活動) — evacuee status
No single protection date — see the guide
Unrestricted work rights
full labour market access
National Health Insurance (NHI)
covers ~70% of treatment costs
HONESTLY ABOUT MONEY: there are no universal state cash benefits
support is limited and situational
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇱🇻Latvia
LV
Pagaidu aizsardzība (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
One-time crisis benefit
425 EUR one-off per adult; €298 per child
Guaranteed minimum income (GMI)
187 EUR per month for the first person; €131 for each additional person; income is assessed under social-service rules
VSAA child benefits
birth allowance, childcare allowance, state family benefit (standard Latvian rates)
State accommodation and meals
housing up to 60 days + meals up to 30 days (vulnerable groups — up to 180 days); available until 31.12.2026
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇱🇮Liechtenstein
LI
Schutzstatus S (temporary protection under the Ukraine Protection Ordinance)
No single protection date — see the guide
Welfare payments (monthly maintenance)
historical monthly amount per person (Landtag, June 2024); confirm the current rate with FHL
Pocket money (Taschengeld)
historical monthly amount subject to conditions (Landtag, June 2024); confirm the current rate with FHL
Accommodation
a place in a flat, house or collective accommodation
Health insurance
the state covers mandatory insurance premiums and cost-sharing
steps: 6 • docs: 4Guide →
🇱🇹Lithuania
LT
Laikinoji apsauga
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Social benefits (Sodra)
per Lithuanian rules
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇱🇺Luxembourg
LU
Protection temporaire (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
ONA material support
housing, food, clothing + monthly cash and hygiene support (amount depends on household composition and income; official rates are not published)
CNS health insurance
automatic coverage once the status is granted
School materials and clothing support
annual school supplies aid; clothing — twice a year (via the ONA system)
Right to work and ADEM support
free access to the labour market without a permit; free ADEM support
steps: 6 • docs: 4Guide →
🇲🇹Malta
MT
Temporary protection
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Social aid (equivalent to core Social Assistance)
amount per Social Assistance rates; confirm with Social Security
Labour market access (employment licence)
employment licence in your own name
Accommodation and social support
accommodation for those in need
State healthcare
free medical care
steps: 6 • docs: 6Guide →
🇲🇽Mexico
MX
Visa-free (restricted) — asylum (COMAR)
No single protection date — see the guide
State cash benefits
none for asylum seekers
UNHCR and partner assistance
based on individual needs assessment
Basic healthcare and school
free in public facilities
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇲🇩Moldova
MD
Protecție temporară (temporary protection)
Valid until: 01/03/2027
UNHCR cash assistance
monthly payments to a MAIB prepaid card; amounts depend on family composition — check via the 0 800 10823 helpline
Utility bill compensation (“Ajutor la contor”)
compensation of part of energy bills during the heating season
Healthcare services
emergency and primary care; free partner consultations (INTERSOS etc.)
Education for children
free schools and kindergartens; textbooks; language courses
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇳🇱Netherlands
NL
Tijdelijke bescherming (Directive)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Humanitarian housing (opvang)
free/subsidised
steps: 3 • docs: 3Guide →
🇳🇿New Zealand
NZ
2022 Special Ukraine Visa (CLOSED to new applications)
No single protection date — see the guide
Publicly funded healthcare
free access for special visa holders
School and free English (ESOL)
as domestic students
HONESTLY ABOUT MONEY: there is no bespoke welfare package
support is limited
steps: 5 • docs: 5Guide →
🇳🇴Norway
NO
Midlertidig beskyttelse (UDI)
No single protection date — see the guide
Labour market access
free
Social aid (NAV)
per Norwegian rules
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇵🇱Poland
PL
PESEL UKR (Special Act)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
800+ (child-raising benefit)
800 PLN per month per child under 18
RKO — previously awarded payments
no new applications from 1 October 2024; check existing awards with ZUS
Dobry Start — school-year allowance
300 PLN once per school year for an eligible pupil; this differs from the abolished one-off refugee allowance
Medical care
free in public facilities
steps: 5 • docs: 4Guide →
🇵🇹Portugal
PT
Proteção temporária
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Healthcare (SNS)
free
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇷🇴Romania
RO
Protecție temporară
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Child allowance and disability-related support
under the rules of the specific benefit
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇷🇸Serbia
RS
Privremena zaštita (temporary protection)
No single protection date — see the guide
Right to work without a separate permit
labour market access
Healthcare in state institutions
free for protection holders
KIRS accommodation and humanitarian aid
housing, food, clothing, psychosocial support
School and preschool for children
free
steps: 5 • docs: 4Guide →
🇸🇰Slovakia
SK
Dočasné útočisko
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Humanitarian housing
subject to accommodation programme rules
Material-needs assistance
based on household income and circumstances
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇸🇮Slovenia
SI
Začasna zaščita (temporary protection)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Cash assistance (denarna pomoč)
amount depends on family size and income; higher for women 63+ / men 65+
Private accommodation assistance
monthly payment; decision for 3 months or the lease duration
Pocket money (žepnina) in centres
monthly; reduced by 50% after 2 years of stay
Healthcare coverage
emergency care for all; extended scope for specific groups
steps: 6 • docs: 5Guide →
🇰🇷South Korea
KR
Visa required (C-3 / G-1) — no special programme
No single protection date — see the guide
HONESTLY: there is NO state aid programme for Ukrainians
no cash benefits provided
Work rights (under the special measure or an appropriate visa)
labour market access
NHIS health insurance
mandatory after 6 months of residence
steps: 5 • docs: 5Guide →
🇪🇸Spain
ES
Protección temporal
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Regional social aid
varies by autonomous community
Public healthcare
free
steps: 4 • docs: 4Guide →
🇸🇪Sweden
SE
Tillfälligt skydd
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Financial support for your circumstances
per Swedish rules
steps: 3 • docs: 5Guide →
🇨🇭Switzerland
CH
S-Permit (status S)
Valid until: 04/03/2027 · extended until 04/03/2028
Labour market access
free
Social aid
per canton
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇹🇷Türkiye
TR
Visa-free (90 days) → ikamet izni (residence permit)
No single protection date — see the guide
State benefits
NOT available for Ukrainians
UNHCR counselling and social support
free counselling
School for children
free in public schools
Healthcare
paid; emergency care is free
steps: 6 • docs: 6Guide →
🇬🇧United Kingdom
GB
Ukraine Schemes
No single protection date — see the guide
Universal Credit
per UK rules (depends on family)
Child Benefit
per UK rules
Healthcare (NHS)
free
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →
🇺🇸United States
US
U4U + TPS
Valid until: 19/10/2026
Work permit (EAD)
with TPS/parole
Access to social services
varies by state
steps: 3 • docs: 4Guide →