Temporary protection: Estonia
Ajutine kaitse (temporary protection)
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An important temporary-protection condition
From August 5, 2026, Article 2 links the grant of temporary protection to compliance with military obligations in Ukraine and proof where applicable, without prejudice to EU law and fundamental rights.
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Article 2 does not apply to people who held temporary protection in a given EU Member State by August 4, 2026 and continuously retain that status in the same Member State after that date.
Exact primary-source quotations
Se prorroga por un nuevo período de un año, hasta el 4 de marzo de 2028, la protección temporal concedida a las personas desplazadas procedentes de Ucrania a que se refiere el artículo 2 de la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2022/382, prorrogada mediante las Decisiones de Ejecución (UE) 2023/2409, (UE) 2024/1836 y (UE) 2025/1460.
Sin perjuicio del Derecho de la Unión y de los derechos fundamentales, la protección temporal a que se refiere el artículo 2 de la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2022/382, prorrogada, cuando proceda, por el artículo 1 de la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2025/1460 o por el artículo 1 de la presente Decisión, solo se concederá a aquellas personas que hayan satisfecho sus obligaciones militares en Ucrania, previa presentación, cuando proceda, de pruebas que lo acrediten.«El presente artículo no se aplicará a las personas que disfruten de protección temporal en un Estado miembro determinado antes del 4 de agosto de 2026 inclusive, y que mantengan dicha protección de manera ininterrumpida en ese Estado miembro después de dicha fecha.».
«Será aplicable a partir del 5 de marzo de 2027, con excepción de su artículo 2, que será aplicable a partir del 5 de agosto de 2026.».This guide currently has no confirmed steps, document list or benefits. Choose a specific country question and check the full conditions in the available source.
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Ukrainian Embassies and Consulates
Official source material
Information on the war in Ukraine — Contacts for Ukrainian war refugees
State helpline 1247 or +372 600 1247 Embassy of Ukraine in Estonia +372 601 5815 Emergency phone number 112 Notify the Embassy of Ukraine of your arrival in Estonia. For information on staying in Estonia, please call the state helpline at 1247 or +372 600 1247. There is a refugee reception centre at Endla 8 in Tallinn. Ask the Estonian Refugee Council for information by sending an email to .... All citizens of Ukraine, including those who do not have a biometric passport, will be able to stay temporarily in Estonia without a visa. Relatives of Ukrainians staying in Estonia who hold citizenship of another country can also stay in Estonia visa-free. This means that you do not need to apply for a visa. If you are allowed to work in Estonia, send an email to a migration consultant at ... or call 612 3500 Mon-Fri 9am to 3 pm. If you need mental health counselling call 116 123.Open source page
Infotelefon 612 1360
Püsi kursis! Sotsiaalkindlustusamet Paldiski mnt 80, 15092 Tallinn +372 612 1360 [email protected] Isikuandmete töötlemine Juurdepääsetavus KüpsisedSisukaartOpen source page
Subsidies and benefits for Ukrainian refugees
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Forms & samples (PDF)
- PPA (politsei.ee) — Temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens · official site
- Kriis.ee — Temporary protection · official site
- Kriis.ee · official site
- Sotsiaalkindlustusamet — Subsidies and benefits for refugees · official site
- UNHCR Estonia — Information for people fleeing Ukraine
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