Temporary Protection for Persons Displaced from Ukraine

Temporary protection is an exceptional measure to provide immediate and temporary protection in the event of a mass influx or imminent mass influx of displaced persons from non-EU countries who are unable to return to their country of origin. The Temporary Protection Directive ( 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 ) provides a tool for the EU to address such situations.

Temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine has been extended in the European Union until 4 March 2028.

in Czechia, temporary protection is granted in the form of a temporary protection visa sticker (dočasná ochrana).

Ukrainian citizens who resided in Ukraine until 24.02.2022 and subsequently left Ukraine.

Foreigners from third countries and stateless persons who received any form of international protection in Ukraine before 24.02.2022.

Family members of the persons mentioned in points 1-2, who were with them in Ukraine until 24.02.2022 and subsequently left Ukraine.

Foreigners who were in Ukraine until 24.02.2022 on the basis of a permanent residence permit, if they cannot return to their country of origin or part of that country due to the threat of real danger.

As of 5 August 2026 , Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 who are subject to military obligations in Ukraine and apply for temporary protection must prove that they are fulfilling their military obligations in Ukraine .

Please note that a person can benefit from temporary protection only in one European country.

If you have arrived after 24 February 2022 , you can apply for temporary protection at one of the Regional Assistance Centres for Ukraine (Krajské asistenční centrum pomoci Ukrajině — KACPU).

You can also apply for temporary protection for family reunification reasons, or exceptionally in other cases. Contact the Ministry of the Interior’s Department for Asylum and Migration Policy ( OAMP MV ) branch in your area and book an appointment regarding your specific case.

- Form (if possible, fill it out in advance). - Valid biometric passport (if available). - Proof that you were in Ukraine until 24.02.2022 and left Ukraine due to the Russian invasion (e.g., passport stamp, confirmation of humanitarian border crossing, or another document issued in your name confirming your stay in Ukraine). - Document providing accommodation , if you are not staying in a shelter: if accommodation is provided by an individual, use the form for individuals ; if accommodation is provided by a legal entity, use the form for legal entities . ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎Or ‎‏‏‎‎‎‏‏‎ Lease or sublease agreement : If you provide a lease or sublease agreement, an officially certified signature is not required. Your documents will be included in the case, so it is recommended to provide a certified copy of the agreement. - Passport-sized photograph (45 × 35 mm) (if available).

You will receive a visa sticker in your passport that indicates the validity and the type of temporary protection code.

- With granted temporary protection in Czechia, you have the right to stay legally in the country during the validity of your temporary protection

You have free access to the labour market without additional procedures. - Children aged 6-15 are obliged to attend the Czech schools .

With mandatory public medical insurance , you have access to health care

You are responsible for informing the Ministry of Interior about any changes in your personal data, such as your address, surname, first name, marital status, or travel document. These changes must be reported to the Ministry within 3 working days .

If your official residence in Czechia is registered at the address of local office of the Ministry of the Interior (for example, because you didn’t have a rental contract when you registered for temporary protection), your temporary protection will expire in 90 days.

You apply for temporary protection at one of the Regional Assistance Centres for Ukraine (in Czech, Krajské asistenční centrum pomoci Ukrajině—KACPU), whose activities are coordinated by the Ministry of Interior.

tel:+ 420 974 801 802

Please check the Official Information Portal for Foreigners from the Ministry of the Interior for updates on the extension of temporary protection in Czechia.

please refer to the Ministry of Interior or our legal partners for legal assistance.