On October 8, 2026, Germany confirmed the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians already residing in the country until March 4, 2028. This decision applies to Ukrainian citizens holding a valid status under §24 AufenthG.
Automatic Extension of Status
For Ukrainians already in Germany, the extension of temporary protection occurs automatically. This means that they do not need to contact the Ausländerbehörde for renewal, as their status is maintained without any additional action on their part.
New Rules for Military Obligated Men
It is important to note that the new rules concerning military obligated men primarily affect those entering the European Union for the first time after August 5, 2026. These changes do not apply to Ukrainians who are already in the EU.
- Temporary protection extended until March 4, 2028.
- Automatic extension for those holding residence permits under §24 AufenthG.
- New rules apply only to newcomers after August 5, 2026.