Estonia: a decree of 14 August 2026 added a restriction for new applications

WHAT CHANGED A decree of the Government of the Republic of Estonia, in force from 14 August 2026, introduced an additional restriction on NEW applications for temporary protection. WHO IS AFFECTED People applying for the first time after 14 August 2026. It does not apply to those who already hold protection. WHAT TO DO Before applying, confirm you are eligible: the source states you should apply if you lived in Ukraine until 24.02.22 and fled because of hostilities on or after that date. Check the authority page for the exact scope of the restriction. VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE «Pursuant to a Decree of the Government of the Republic of Estonia that entered into force on 14 August 2026, an additional restriction applies to new applications for temporary protection.» Source: kriis.ee — temporary protection