{"id":1231642,"date":"2025-10-08T20:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1231642"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:06:24","slug":"switzerland-extends-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-until-march-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/switzerland-extends-temporary-protection-for-ukrainians-until-march-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Until March 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Swiss government has decided to extend temporary protection (Status S)<\/strong> for Ukrainians who fled the war until March 4, 2027<\/strong>, while at the same time tightening the criteria<\/strong> for obtaining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a press release from the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP)<\/strong>, the decision was made by the Federal Council<\/strong> during its meeting on October 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe situation in Ukraine remains unstable, and lasting stabilization is not expected for the time being. Therefore, Status S for people seeking protection from Ukraine will not be lifted until March 4, 2027,\u201d<\/strong> the statement reads.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The government also extended the support measures for persons under Status S (the \u201cProgram S\u201d)<\/strong> until the same date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stricter eligibility criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the Federal Council decided that Status S will only be granted to persons whose last place of residence was in occupied territories or active combat zones in Ukraine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the new framework, Swiss authorities will distinguish between regions where return is considered \u201cacceptable\u201d<\/strong> and those where it is \u201cunacceptable.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, return is deemed acceptable<\/strong> to the following western regions: Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Ternopil, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi oblasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The statement notes: \u201cDespite international efforts to establish peace, no lasting improvement in the situation across Ukraine is expected that would ensure a safe return.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

These new rules will not apply to people who already hold Status S<\/strong> in Switzerland or to family members of those who do<\/strong>, even if they are still in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because security conditions continue to evolve, the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)<\/strong> will regularly review and update<\/strong> the list of \u201csafe\u201d regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual review and deportation procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each application for Status S will continue to be assessed individually<\/strong>.
If a person is found to come from a region where return is considered safe, the application will be rejected<\/strong>, and a deportation order<\/strong> will be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if deportation is not feasible or acceptable<\/strong> in a specific case, the individual will be temporarily allowed to stay in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who do not qualify for Status S may still apply for asylum<\/strong> through standard procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes effective November 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new regulations take effect on November 1, 2025<\/strong>, and apply to all applications reviewed after that date<\/strong>, even if they were submitted earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the same date, individuals with Status S will be allowed to spend 15 days in Ukraine per half-year<\/strong>, instead of the current 15 days per quarter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continued support and integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alongside the extension, the Federal Council also decided to continue funding integration measures<\/strong> for holders of Status S until March 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the \u201cProgram S,\u201d the federal government will contribute 3,000 Swiss francs per person per year<\/strong> to the cantons to support language courses, access to education, and employment programs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive<\/strong>, granting Ukrainians the right to reside legally<\/strong>, work<\/strong>, and access education and healthcare<\/strong> across the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In June 2025<\/strong>, the EU Council of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers<\/strong> also extended this protection until March 4, 2027<\/strong>, in line with Switzerland\u2019s new decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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