Residence Permit under the Temporary Protection Directive (Ukraine)

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Residence Permit under the Temporary Protection Directive (Ukraine)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Valid until 4 March 2027 (EU Temporary Protection Directive; extension to March 2028 proposed by Commission on 26 June 2026, pending Council adoption)

Renewable

Dependents allowed

No PR pathway

No job offer needed

Remote work OK

Official Information

Overview

Temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians with immediate work authorization, valid through March 2027 with EU extension to 2028 pending.

This temporary residence permit provides protection to displaced persons from Ukraine under the EU Temporary Protection Directive. It requires Ukrainian citizenship or international protection status in Ukraine prior to February 24, 2022, and family members of such persons.

The permit is valid until March 4, 2027, with a proposed extension to March 2028 pending EU Council adoption. Processing takes a few weeks. No application fee applies. Holders gain immediate work authorization, and family members are covered with unrestricted work rights.

This visa is ideal for Ukrainian nationals and their families displaced by conflict who seek immediate work rights and temporary residence security during the protection period.

Eligible Nationalities (1)

Ukraine

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Sweden

Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd)

Validity2 years

Processing1–4 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Ukrainian citizen residing in Ukraine before Feb 24, 2022

OR person with international/equivalent national protection in Ukraine before Feb 24, 2022

OR family member of the above

Must have left Ukraine on or after Feb 24, 2022

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of identity

Proof of status in Ukraine prior to Feb 24, 2022

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Immediate right to work in Sweden—no separate employment authorization required
No application fee (0 SEK); completely free to apply
Family members included—spouse and children covered under same permit
Processing completed within a few weeks; humanitarian cases prioritized
Permit renewable; valid until March 4, 2027 (extension to 2028 proposed)
Remote work permitted; can work for employers anywhere while in Sweden
Conversion pathway available; can transition to standard work permit post-protection

Worth Knowing

Protection status expires March 4, 2027; extension to 2028 pending EU Council adoption
Eligibility limited to Ukrainian nationals and their family members
Temporary status subject to EU Temporary Protection Directive policy changes
Must be Ukrainian citizen or have pre-Feb 24, 2022 status in Ukraine—non-Ukrainians ineligible
Temporary protection ends March 4, 2027 with no statutory guarantee of further renewal

Application Process

Submit application via Migrationsverket

Attend appointment for biometrics

Receive decision

Application Forms

Migrationsverket Online Application

Fill online

Verified Claims (3)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Official Info

https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/protection-under-the-temporary-protection-direc…

migrationsverket.se

Max Stay

Valid until 4 March 2027 (EU Temporary Protection Directive; extension to March 2028 proposed by Com…

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Processing Time

A few weeks

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Official Information

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Overview

Temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians with immediate work authorization, valid through March 2027 with EU extension to 2028 pending.

This visa is ideal for Ukrainian nationals and their families displaced by conflict who seek immediate work rights and temporary residence security during the protection period.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Ukrainian citizen residing in Ukraine before Feb 24, 2022

OR person with international/equivalent national protection in Ukraine before Feb 24, 2022

OR family member of the above

Must have left Ukraine on or after Feb 24, 2022

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of identity

Proof of status in Ukraine prior to Feb 24, 2022

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Immediate right to work in Sweden—no separate employment authorization required
No application fee (0 SEK); completely free to apply
Family members included—spouse and children covered under same permit
Processing completed within a few weeks; humanitarian cases prioritized
Permit renewable; valid until March 4, 2027 (extension to 2028 proposed)
Remote work permitted; can work for employers anywhere while in Sweden
Conversion pathway available; can transition to standard work permit post-protection

Worth Knowing

Protection status expires March 4, 2027; extension to 2028 pending EU Council adoption
Eligibility limited to Ukrainian nationals and their family members
Temporary status subject to EU Temporary Protection Directive policy changes
Must be Ukrainian citizen or have pre-Feb 24, 2022 status in Ukraine—non-Ukrainians ineligible
Temporary protection ends March 4, 2027 with no statutory guarantee of further renewal