Temporary protection in Finland for Ukrainians
Will I get a residence permit if I have been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection?
How do I apply for a residence permit (permanent residence)?
Can I work and study with a temporary residence permit?
Can I receive financial assistance?
Can I receive financial assistance after obtaining a permanent residence permit?
What healthcare rights do I have under temporary protection?
What should I do if my passport expires?
What should I do if I have a child with me without a passport?
How to cross the border with pets?
Finland has temporarily simplified the requirements for pets brought by Ukrainian citizens. Detailed instructions for crossing the border with pets are published on the website of the Finnish Food Safety Authority.
You can temporarily return to Ukraine if you have been granted a residence permit on the basis of temporary protection. There are no restrictions on the duration of the visit.
If you are going to leave Finland but intend to return soon, you need to inform the reception center of your travel intentions.
Send them the following information:
- when you intend to leave Finland and how long you intend to stay outside of Finland;
- the date of your return to Finland, if known.
Include it in your application:
- your first and last name;
- your number issued by the Finnish Immigration Service.
Send your application to your own admission center. You can find the contact information of the admissions officers at the link.
! Please note that traveling abroad may affect your eligibility for reception assistance. If you are applying for reception assistance and you are going to travel outside of Finland, please inform the reception center about your trip.
! Please note that if you have also applied for asylum and left Finland, even for a short time, the Finnish Immigration Service will issue a decision on the expiration of your asylum application.
Frequantly ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it possible to obtain temporary protection in Finland after having already been granted it in another EU country?
No. If you have already been granted temporary protection in another EU country, Finland will automatically cancel your previous status and will not grant you a new one.