Germany extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028
Germany extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4 2028: the relevant decision was published in the official gazette, Bundesgesetzblatt. The new rules will not apply to Ukrainian citizens who enter Germany from October 9 2026, as they are subject to military service according to Ukrainian law.
Germany extended the validity of a specific provision of a decree regarding the transitional period for the stay of Ukrainian citizens — temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees will remain in effect until March 4 2028. The relevant changes were introduced by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, and the decree was published in the official government gazette, Bundesgesetzblatt.
The new rules will not apply to Ukrainian citizens who enter Germany from October 9 to 2026, and who are subject to military service according to Ukrainian law. The decision will take effect the day after its official publication.