Temporary protection in Slovenia for Ukrainians
Slovenia
Phone code
+386
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Slovenian
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Phone code
+386
Language
Slovenian
Currency
Euro
Car traffic
Right-hand
Covid
There are no COVID restrictions
Insurance policy
Insurance policy recommended
How can Ukrainians obtain temporary protection in Slovenia?
To obtain temporary protection in Slovenia, Ukrainian citizens must follow the following steps:
1. Declare an intention to obtain temporary protection:
• When entering Slovenia, a person must declare his or her intention to obtain temporary protection.
• After that, it is necessary to fill in a special form of the Application for Temporary Protection.
2. Submitting an application to the police:
• The completed form must be submitted to the nearest police station or administrative unit in the area of residence.
• If you entered Slovenia illegally, the application must be submitted no later than three days after entry.
3. Submission of additional documents:
• Along with the application, you must submit all available documents that can confirm your identity and circumstances that contribute to obtaining temporary protection.
• These can be identity cards, entry documents or any other evidence.
4. Simplified administrative proceedings:
• After submitting the application, the administrative unit checks the applicant's eligibility for temporary protection.
• During these proceedings, the necessary facts about the person and his/her situation are established.
5. Obtaining a temporary protection card:
• If the application is approved, the applicant is issued a temporary protection card, which also serves as a temporary residence permit.
• The card is valid for the entire period of temporary protection.
6. No fees:
• The procedure for obtaining temporary protection is exempt from administrative fees.
This process allows Ukrainians to obtain temporary protection quickly and free of charge, which ensures the right to reside, work, access to health care and education in Slovenia.
Is it possible to temporarily return to Ukraine? What happens to the protection status?
Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU member states, including Slovenia, can freely travel to and from Ukraine, but you should contact the authorities that provided you with social assistance to clarify the preservation of social assistance.
If you have applied for or are already receiving financial assistance from the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Care and Integration, you must inform them in writing of the date of your departure to Ukraine, you can also send an email to [email protected].
You must also notify the social work center of your departure to Ukraine if you have exercised any of your rights or are already receiving them.
– What other rights, in addition to temporary residence, is a person granted temporary protection also entitled to?
A person granted temporary protection in Slovenia is entitled to:
• Accommodation and meals in accommodation centers or financial assistance for private accommodation.
• Health care.
• The right to work.
• Education for children.
• Financial assistance or pocket money.
• Family reunification.
• Free legal aid.
• Information on rights and obligations and assistance in exercising the rights arising from the Act on Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons.
– Are Ukrainians eligible for financial assistance in Slovenia? How to receive it?
Yes, beneficiaries of temporary protection are entitled to financial support or pocket money.
How to receive financial assistance:
1. Fill out an application for financial support, which is submitted to the Office for Support and Integration of Migrants.
2. Attach the following documents:
– Bank statements of the applicant's or his/her family members' bank accounts for the month before the application is submitted.
– Documents confirming temporary protection (copy of the decision or card).
3. Obtain a tax number and bank account:
• In order to receive financial assistance, you need to have a tax number and an open bank account, which can be done before obtaining temporary protection.
Financial support is determined according to the basic minimum income, in particular:
- 100% for the first adult,
- 70% for each subsequent adult,
- 30% for a child under 18 years of age.
– What are the conditions for extending temporary protection?
Temporary protection for IDPs from Ukraine has been extended until March 4, 2027.
Administrative units issue new temporary protection cards valid until March 4, 2027. The cards are handed over to persons at the relevant administrative units or sent by post. The cost of issuing a card is free for all applicants for temporary protection.
For more information, you can contact the Office for Support and Integration of Migrants in Slovenia and other official sources.
– How long can Ukrainians stay in the country? Is it possible to extend the stay?
Citizens of Ukraine who arrive in Slovenia must register their place of residence at the nearest police station within 3 days after entry. If your stay expires but you cannot return to Ukraine because of the war, apply to the police for temporary or international protection status.
– What should I do if my foreign passport expires?
If your foreign passport has expired or will expire within three months, contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Slovenia to extend it, bringing the original passport and a copy of the first page.
– What should I do if my child is with me without a passport?
If your child crossed the border with a birth certificate and you have a foreign passport, you can apply to the Embassy of Ukraine to add the child's information to your passport. You need to have the original documents and two photographs with you.
– Are Ukrainian citizens entitled to emergency medical care?
Yes, Ukrainians have the right to emergency medical care, which includes emergency medical services, ambulance transportation, and women's health care (contraception, abortion, and pregnancy care).
– Do Ukrainian citizens have the right to work in Slovenia?
Yes, Ukrainians can work after obtaining temporary protection. You have access to the labor market and can register with the Employment Service of the Republic of Slovenia to receive advice and information on employment.
– Do Ukrainian citizens have the right to study in Slovenia?
Yes, persons with temporary protection have the right to education. Until you receive a certificate, you can present a decision on granting temporary protection status to access education. The Slovenian education system supports an inclusive approach to education.