Immigration
Luxembourg | Extension of the temporary protection status for Ukrainians until 2025
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In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Luxembourg, like all EU Member States, applied the temporary protection mechanism for people fleeing Ukraine starting in March 2022. This mechanism, initially applicable for a period of 12 months, and then prolonged until 4 March 2024, has been further extended until 4 March 2025.
The extension of the relevant status will allow refugees to extend their legal stay in the country for another year.
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In view of this extension, the certificates issued to beneficiaries of temporary protection as proof of their status, initially limited to 3 March 2024, must be renewed. The extension will not be automatic.
All beneficiaries of temporary protection have been contacted over the last few weeks by letter, informing them of the procedure to be followed.
The ones who have not received the letter from the authorities are asked to contact the Directorate for Immigration at the following address: immigration.desk@mai.etat.lu.
If the extension of the status is not completed before 4 March 2024, the individuals will lose the rights associated with temporary protection, such as the right to remain on Luxembourg soil, the right to work and the right to material assistance provided by the Luxembourg State.
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Vialto Partners Luxembourg’s immigration team is closely monitoring changes to the immigration landscape in Luxembourg to give our clients information on current legislation and upcoming changes. We assist clients with advisory and strategy planning on immigration related matters and posted worker declarations (ebadge).
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For a deeper discussion on the above, please reach out to:
Maud Aupetit
Senior Immigration Manager
Rebecca Serval
Associate
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