Switzerland: from 20 August 2026, status S only for those who fulfilled military obligations

WHAT CHANGED The Swiss State Secretariat for Migration announced that from 20 August 2026, protection status S is granted only to people who have fulfilled their military obligations in Ukraine, where applicable. WHO IS AFFECTED The source names three groups explicitly: people of conscription age, reservists, and those who volunteered for the Ukrainian armed forces. WHAT TO DO If you are applying for status S after 20 August 2026, prepare your military records. The announcement says nothing about people who already hold status S. VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE «From 20 August 2026, protection status S will be granted only to people who have fulfilled their military obligations in Ukraine, where applicable. This applies in particular to people of conscription age, reservists, and those who have volunteered for the Ukrainian armed forces.» Source: SEM — https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/sem/aktuell/ukraine-krieg.html