What do we know about plans for Ukrainians after 4 March 2027?
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The Dutch government has shared its first preliminary plans for Ukrainians in the Netherlands for the period after 4 March 2027, when the TPD ends. These plans give an initial idea of what residence, reception centres and facilities for Ukrainians may look like in the longer term.
What will change after the end of the TPD?
The TPD will end on 4 March 2027: From then on, the rights and provisions associated with temporary protection will cease to apply.
The Netherlands wants to introduce a new document: 'the transition document'. This will be a regular 3-year residence permit, intended as a transitional period until possible return to Ukraine when it is safe and possible to do so. With this, the government wants to:
Enable valid residence permits after 2027.
Provide clarity about the coming years.
Join the regular Dutch system for residence.
Support Ukrainians to continue working and participating in society.
It is important to note that the plans regarding the rights and obligations associated with the transition document are not yet final.