Temporary Protection for Displaced Persons from Ukraine

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What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

Temporary protection: a special mechanism decided at European level in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons; this exceptional and temporary scheme is authorised by a decision of the Council of the EU, which defines the beneficiaries and its start date.

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https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
La protection temporaire est un dispositif particulier décidé au niveau européen lors d'afflux massif de personnes déplacées.
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
Ce dispositif exceptionnel et temporaire est autorisé par une décision du Conseil de l'Union européenne (UE). La décision définit les bénéficiaires et sa date d'entrée en vigueur.

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

Since 3 March 2022 EU countries have granted temporary protection to Ukrainians fleeing their country at war. In general the scheme covers non-European nationals who flee their country or region of origin en masse and cannot return, notably because of armed conflict, violence or serious and repeated human-rights violations.

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https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
Depuis le 3 mars 2022, les pays de l'Union européenne ont accordé le statut de « protection temporaire » aux Ukrainiens fuyant leur pays en guerre.
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
Les personnes concernées sont les étrangers non-européens: titleContent qui fuient massivement leur pays ou leur région d'origine et qui ne peuvent pas y retourner. En raison notamment d'un conflit armé ou de violences ou parce qu'ils sont victimes de violations graves et répétées des droits de l'homme.

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm where and how protection is requested.

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

Ukrainian nationals receive a provisional residence authorisation (APS) that allows them to work. By EU Council decision of 30 July 2026, temporary protection is extended until 4 March 2028. A beneficiary who applies for asylum remains under the temporary-protection regime while the asylum claim is examined.

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https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
Les ressortissants ukrainiens reçoivent l'autorisation provisoire de séjour qui leur permet d'exercer une activité professionnelle.
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
Par décision du 30 juillet 2026 du Conseil de l’Union européenne, la protection temporaire est prorogée jusqu'au 4 mars 2028.
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F299
L'étranger bénéficiaire de la protection temporaire qui sollicite l'asile reste soumis au régime de la protection temporaire pendant l'instruction de sa demande.

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the competent authority or official help channel.

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Temporary Protection for Displaced Persons from Ukraine

What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

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