Extension sticker or card temporary protection Ukraine

Last update: 11 September 2023

The temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine has been extended until 4 March 4 2024. Non-Ukrainians with a temporary residence permit in Ukraine are covered by the directive until 4 September 2023. Read what this means for the extension of your sticker or card.

Extension for Ukrainians

Are you Ukrainian? Then your temporary protection has been extended until 4 March 2024. You have received a letter explaining how we will renew your sticker or pass. 

Your proof of residency

With the following documents you show you are allowed to live and work in the Netherlands after 4 March 2023:

  • The letter from the IND together with your sticker or card.

Extension letter Ukrainians

Read the extension letter for Ukrainians. This is possible in Ukrainian (українською), Russian (Русский) or English. The translations of the letter are not valid as proof of residency. Only the letter with your personal details that we send to you is valid as proof of residency. Which letter you receive depends on the proof of residency you have. 

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Extension for non-Ukrainians with permanent residence or family member in Ukraine

Do you not have Ukrainian nationality? And did you stay in Ukraine on a permanent residence permit or under international protection, for example as a recognised refugee? Or did you live in Ukraine with a family member who is covered by the directive? Then your temporary protection is extended until 4 March 2024. You have received a new card (O-document). 

Your proof of residency

With the following document you show you are allowed to live and work in the Netherlands after 4 March 2023:

  • A card (O-document) that is valid until 4 March 2024.

Extension letter non-Ukrainians temporary protection until 4 March 2024

Read the extension letter for non-Ukrainians who are covered by the directive until at least 4 March 2024. Which letter you receive depends on the proof of residency you have.
 

Extension for non-Ukrainians with temporary Ukrainian residence permit

Did you have a temporary residence permit in Ukraine, for example to work or study? Then you have received a letter that states that you may temporarily stay longer in the Netherlands after 4 September 2023

Your proof of residency

With the following documents you show you are allowed to live and work in the Netherlands after 4 September 2023:

  • A card (O-document) that is valid until 4 September 2023 and the extension letter.

Letter non-Ukrainians temporary protection until 4 September 2023

Read the extension letter for non-Ukrainians who are temporarily allowed to stay longer after 4 September 2023: