Temporary Protection Directive
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This is what you need to arrange if you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive
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Have you fled from Ukraine? If so, you are probably entitled to temporary protection. Follow these steps to register for the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) in the Netherlands.
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You must meet these conditions to receive temporary protection in the Netherlands
Have you fled to the Netherlands and have Ukrainian citizenship? Then you probably fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD). This means that you are entitled to a place in a reception centre and medical care in the Netherlands. Read here about the conditions for refugees from Ukraine to receive protection in the Netherlands.
This is how to apply for temporary protection as a family member
Do you have a family member with Ukrainian citizenship who has temporary protection in the Netherlands? If so, you may also be able to get protection in the Netherlands.
Additional information on the temporary protection directive for men doing civil service in Ukraine
Ukrainian men aged 25 can be called up for military service in Ukraine. As a Ukrainian man, you can still apply for temporary protection in the Netherlands even if your passport has expired. The Netherlands does not share data for this registration with Ukraine.
Legal aid in the Netherlands
In most cases you do not need a lawyer in the Netherlands. Going to court is usually the last solution to a legal problem.
This is what your proof of residence looks like in the Netherlands
Do you have temporary protection in the Netherlands? Then you will receive proof of residence in the Netherlands. This can be a sticker or pass. Sometimes you will also need a letter proving that you have temporary protection in the Netherlands. In this article you can read what your proof of residence looks like.
You need a Dutch citizen service number (BSN) for this in the Netherlands
If you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), you have a personal number. You need this number in the Netherlands to arrange personal matters. This is called a Dutch citizen service number (BSN).
You can apply for temporary protection in the Netherlands if you already have it in another country
Have you fled from Ukraine and now have temporary protection in another European country? Then you can come to the Netherlands and apply for temporary protection in the Netherlands. Read here how it works.
The asylum procedure if you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD)
Have you received Ukrainian citizenship and proof of residence from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)? Then you have also signed a form to start the asylum procedure in the Netherlands. You do not have to do anything with this now. In this article you can read what this means for you.
Conditions for a regular residence permit in addition to right of residence through the Temporary Protection Directive
If you have fled from Ukraine and are staying in the Netherlands under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), you can apply for a regular residence permit. If you meet the conditions, you can get a regular residence permit in addition to the Temporary Protection. Read how that works here.
What you need to know when getting divorced in the Netherlands
If you want to divorce your partner, it is possible to divorce in the Netherlands, but it depends on your personal situation. For example, you can divorce without your partner being in the Netherlands. Read here how divorce works.
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