Are there any special conditions for entry and assistance to temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine who leave the country because of the war?

There are special conditions for assisting temporarily displaced Ukrainian citizens who left Ukraine because of the war. For this purpose, the Luxembourg government has established a special registration center for the registration of this category of citizens, which is intended exclusively for Ukrainian citizens and citizens who had the status of "protected person" in Ukraine.

If you find yourself in Luxembourg as a result of the war in Ukraine and need temporary protection status:

you should contact the registration center. For more information (including in Ukrainian), please visit the website or this website.

Social security of temporarily displaced citizens of Ukraine

After obtaining the status of "temporary protection", a person has the right to apply to the administrative self-government bodies of the TAC at the place of temporary settlement for a temporary residence permit in the TAC and access to sources of social protection (the right to work, enrollment of children in school or kindergarten, cash benefits, psychological support, temporary housing, etc.)

Possibility to extend short-term stays and visas for Ukrainian citizens

It is possible to extend the period of legal stay of Ukrainian citizens who have exceeded the period of their stay in Luxembourg, limited to 90 days, by applying to the migration authorities of Luxembourg or local government authorities (communes).

Crossing the border without a biometric passport - yes or no?

Crossing the border through the border checkpoints of the Luxembourg airport is not;

Crossing the external land border of Luxembourg - yes.

What should I do if my passport expires?

In case of approaching the expiration date of the passport, it is currently allowed to extend the validity of the passport of a citizen of Ukraine for traveling abroad for a period of 5 years. To do this, you should contact the consular section of the Embassy of Ukraine in Belgium.

What to do if you have a child without a passport with you?

A child without biometrics is allowed to be entered in the parents' passport. This can also be done at the Consulate.

Crossing the border with pets

If you are traveling with pets (cat, dog), the animal must be "chipped", have a certificate of safe rabies test, and be provided with an appropriate international passport.