Information in English

Temporary protection is an exceptional measure authorised by the Council of the European Union decision of 4 March 2022.

You wish to apply for temporary protection in France

Can you benefit from it?

Conditions for obtaining temporary protection in France:

    • Case 1: You are a Ukrainian national and you were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022;
    • Case 2: You are not a Ukrainian national and you benefit from protection (international or equivalent national) granted by the Ukrainian authorities;
    • Case 3: You are not a Ukrainian national, you hold a valid permanent residence permit issued by the Ukrainian authorities and you are not able to return to your country of origin in a safe and sustainable manner;
    • Case 4: You are a family member of a person falling under one of the previous cases (family members are: spouse, unmarried minor children and dependent relatives).

What are your rights once protected?

    • The issuance of a temporary residence permit on French territory for a period of 6 months, bearing the mention “beneficiary of temporary protection”;
    • The payment of the asylum seeker's allowance;
    • Authorisation to exercise a professional activity;
    • Access to healthcare through medical care;
    • Schooling for minor children;
    • Support in accessing housing.

Where to apply?

Requests for temporary protection will be made by appointment only.

Make an appointment

You should :

  • bring all your supportings documents (both originals and copies);
  • bring the fullfiled form (see below);
  • come with all the members of your family (husband or wife, children).

Supporting documents

  • Application form for a provisional residence permit under temporary protection :
  • List of supporting documents - Ukraine :
  • Proof of adress (even for provisory accommodation) :

What happens next?

    • If your file is complete and admissible, you will be protected and you will obtain a temporary residence permit.
    • You will then be referred to the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII).