The status of refugees in Germany will change by 2027: what Ukrainians should do.

Ukrainian refugees in Germany and other European Union countries under temporary protection will be able to use this status only until March 2027. However, the German authorities are already urging Ukrainian citizens to consider changing their legal status.

Information from experts

According to inkorr.com: Jan Schneider, head of one of the departments of the Expert Council on Integration and Migration in Germany, reported that the German authorities are implementing the recommendations of the EU Council regarding Ukrainian refugees. The main focus is on the possible return of refugees to their homeland to participate in its reconstruction.

Ukrainian refugees have the opportunity to retain their temporary status or apply for a national residence permit. To obtain a new status, it is necessary to have financial stability, no criminal record, and a valid Ukrainian passport. On this basis, one can obtain a work visa or a study permit under the Ausbildung program.

Details of the status change process

Changing legal status is often complicated by delays and a lack of information at local migration authorities. Official representatives of the German authorities assure that there are no additional obstacles, and delays are related to compliance checks with all regulations.

Ukrainian refugees in Germany and other European Union countries have the opportunity to change their legal status by March 2027. The German authorities recommend that they either retain temporary protection or apply for a national residence permit. At the same time, efforts are actively being made to support their return to Ukraine to participate in the country's reconstruction.