The Council of the European Union has extended temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine for a further year, until 4 March 2028. The Salzlandkreis Foreigners’ Registration Office is implementing the extension on the basis of guidance from the Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of the Interior and Sport of the State of Saxony-Anhalt.
What applies to people with a residence permit?
Residence permits for temporary protection that were valid on 1 February 2026 remain valid automatically until 4 March 2028, pursuant to a federal regulation.
New applications
Newly arrived asylum seekers from Ukraine can submit their application by email or visit the service office in person. An in-person visit for registration is still required. New residence permits will be issued until 4 March 2028 at the latest. Until the card is issued, applicants will receive a provisional residence certificate free of charge, which allows them to work immediately.
New: Proof of military service for men
A new requirement applies to men who entered Germany on or after 5 August 2026 and who are subject to military service under Ukrainian law. They will only be granted temporary protection if they can prove that they left Ukraine with the necessary authorisation from the Ukrainian authorities or that they are exempt from their military obligations. This assessment generally applies to men aged between 23 and 60. Anyone who had already been granted temporary protection in Germany before or on 4 August 2026 is not affected by the new rule.
No protection in several EU Member States at the same time
Temporary protection can only be sought in one Member State of the European Union. Anyone who has already been granted a residence permit for this purpose in another EU country cannot be granted a further residence permit for temporary protection in Germany.
Work and Integration Course
Holders of a residence permit for temporary protection under Section 24 of the Residence Act (AufenthG) are permitted to work without requiring a further permit. They are also eligible to attend integration courses. Anyone wishing to undertake vocational training or take up employment can seek advice from the Foreigners’ Registration Office regarding other types of residence permits.