Finland•EuropeTemporary Protection - Ukraine
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Until 4 March 2027
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens and legal residents of Ukraine fleeing the Russian invasion. Extended until March 2027. Allows immediate work and family reunification.
Finland provides temporary protection to Ukrainians and legal residents of Ukraine fleeing the Russian invasion. Over 50,000 people have applied. Work is permitted from application date.
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Requirements
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: UA
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid travel document
Passport, Ukrainian ID, or other travel doc
Proof of Ukrainian origin
Or legal residence in Ukraine
Family relationship proof
If claiming family ties
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Advantages
- Free application
- Immediate work rights
- Family can reunify
- Quick processing
- Social support available
- Extended until 2027
- Access to services
Considerations
- Temporary only
- No PR pathway
- Dependent on war status
- Not permanent residence
- Valid travel doc required
Application Process
Arrive in Finland
Enter Finland from Ukraine
Inform authorities
Tell police or border control of need for protection
Register application
Application registered by police/border authority
Receive temporary protection
Can begin work immediately
Get residence permit card
Collect physical permit card
Application Forms
Temporary Protection Application
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