Ireland: from 5 August 2026, protection only for those authorised to leave Ukraine

CORRECTION 30.10.2026 The previous version said that an applicant without sufficient evidence “does not meet the new conditions” and did not mention the other changes. The source says such an applicant may not be eligible and lists further points. [2, 3, 4] WHAT CHANGED From 5 August 2026, temporary protection is granted only to applicants who can show they were authorised under Ukrainian law to leave Ukraine and provide acceptable evidence of that authorisation. [1] In addition, temporary protection in Ireland is not granted to those who have already been granted it in another EU country. [4] Family reunification applications continue to be considered under Article 15 of the Temporary Protection Directive and Irish law. [5] WHO IS AFFECTED The new rules apply from 5 August 2026 to everyone not yet granted temporary protection in Ireland before they entered into force. The changes do not affect those granted temporary protection before the new rules entered into force. [1, 3] WHAT TO DO An applicant who cannot provide sufficient evidence of being authorised to leave Ukraine may not be eligible for temporary protection. The page does not specify which evidence is accepted. [2] VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (English) [1] “From 5 August 2026, the following changes apply: 1. Temporary Protection will only be granted to applicants who can demonstrate that they were authorised under Ukrainian law to leave the territory of Ukraine. Applicants must provide acceptable evidence of that authorisation.” [2] “Applicants who are unable to provide sufficient evidence that they were authorised under Ukrainian law to leave Ukraine may not be eligible for Temporary Protection.” [3] “These changes do not affect those who have been granted temporary protection before the new rules entered into force.” [4] “You will not be granted temporary protection in Ireland if you have already been granted it in another EU country.” [5] “Family reunification applications will continue to be considered in accordance with Article 15 of the Temporary Protection Directive and relevant provisions of Irish Law.” Source: Irish Immigration Service — https://www.irishimmigration.ie/information-on-temporary-protection-for-people-fleeing-the-conflict-in-ukraine/ Quotes checked against the official source on 30.10.2026.