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.
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).