Important news and changes for refugees

Ukrainians Are Leaving Finland: Why 40,000 Refugees Have Already Left and Where They Are Heading

Ukrainians are leaving Finland in large numbers due to difficulties finding work and the language barrier. Find out how many people have already left, why this is happening, and which countries Ukrainians are choosing

Coming of Age Abroad: How the Legal Status of Migrant Children in the EU Changes After They Turn 18

Millions of migrant children in Europe grow up without citizenship in their country of residence, and upon reaching adulthood, their legal status becomes even more vulnerable. European countries have different approaches to protecting these young people, but most of them terminate these protections precisely at age 18. Learn more about what awaits migrant children in the EU after they turn 18 and what new legislative initiatives could impact their future

France is suspending the processing of asylum applications: what does this mean for migrants in Europe?

France has temporarily suspended the processing of some asylum applications, particularly those from Iranian and Lebanese nationals. The decision is due to the unstable situation in the region and the difficulty in assessing risks. Learn more about how the asylum system in Europe is changing and whether this will affect Ukrainians

PESEL UKR in Poland must be updated by August 31, 2026: who is affected and what happens if you don’t

Ukrainians in Poland must update their PESEL UKR information by August 31, 2026. Find out who is required to do so, what documents are needed, and what happens if you fail to comply

When will temporary protection in the UK end: how Ukrainians can avoid losing their legal status

Future plans for Ukrainians in the UK are no longer just a distant prospect — now is the time to make a decision. Visas have expiry dates, and there is no automatic route to permanent residency. Find out which visa routes actually lead to permanent residency

New rules for obtaining passports for Ukrainians in the USA, Canada and the UK: how to get a document without a second visit to the consulate?

Ukrainians abroad will receive a new convenient way to obtain passports without repeated trips to consulates. Find out how the service will work through VFS Global, in which countries it is available and what will change for citizens

Norway will not grant temporary protection to men from Ukraine: who will this affect?

Norway is changing its rules on admitting Ukrainians, tightening controls on the granting of temporary protection. From now on, some men will no longer be eligible for simplified status and will have to go through the standard asylum procedure. Find out who will be affected by the new restrictions and what exceptions apply

Voting abroad: How Ukrainians can change their voting address

Ukrainians living abroad are urged to update their voter registration address in advance through the State Voter Registry. The opening of additional polling stations, the compilation of voter lists, and the overall quality of the voting process depend on the number of updated records. Find out how to correctly change your voter registration address and why you should do it now