Legal aid & Registration

Have you fled from Ukraine to the Netherlands and do you want to know which rules apply to you? On this page you will find information about your rights in the Netherlands and what you need to arrange. You can also read more about help with returning to Ukraine.

Highlights

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Guideline Temporary Protection

If you had to flee from Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, you may fall under Temporary Protection in the Netherlands. That means that special rules apply to you. For example, you do not have to apply for the usual asylum procedure, and you can live and work in the Netherlands.

This is what you should do if you have Temporary Protection

If you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive, you must register with the municipality. You must also collect proof of residence from the IND. On this page you can read what you need to arrange.

Return to Ukraine

Some refugees from Ukraine want to return permanently or temporarily to their home country. Return to Ukraine is at your own risk and responsibility. Read more about returning to Ukraine on this page.

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Apply or renew your passport in the Netherlands

You can apply for a passport at the consular service of the Ukrainian embassy in the Netherlands. You need to make an appointment for this. You can also renew your passport. To do this, go to the embassy's visiting hours.

Reunion with family members from Ukraine

Family members of people with Temporary Protection may also be eligible for Temporary Protection in the Netherlands. This is possible even if family members are not entitled to Temporary Protection independently.

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.