Germany has changed the rules of temporary protection for the military Ukrainians

Germany extended temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens, but changed the rules for military personnel

This is reported by Ukrinform.

The corresponding resolution МВС Germany published in the Federal journal of laws Bundesgesetzblatt.

"На підставі рішення Ради Європейського Союзу тимчасовий захист для осіб з України, які перебувають у Німеччині як особи, що мають право на захист, продовжено ще на один рік – до 4 березня 2028 року", the document says.

New rules will apply for the first time Ukrainian military citizens arriving to ЄС. For persons entering the European Union with 5 August 2026, temporary protection will not be provided if they do not comply with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation on military duty.

Men of military age will need to confirm that they are either not subject to military duties, or released and had the right to legally leave Ukraine.

In Germany, 9 October for this category of persons will also not be subject to the special 90-day exemption from the obligation to have a residence permit if they do not confirm compliance with the relevant requirements of Ukrainian legislation.

The new restrictions do not apply to persons who were already protected by ЄС before the introduction of the new rules. This also applies to cases when military duty arose later, for example, after reaching the appropriate age or conscription.

• 4 August Rada ЄС extended temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine to 4 March 2028 year, but for men of conscription age who will seek protection for the first time after 31 July 2026 The new condition will now apply - they will have to confirm the fulfillment of military duty by an official document, in particular through the application of "Резерв+".