You can apply for temporary protection if you are in one of these situations:

1. You are a Ukrainian citizen and you meet these two conditions: you were residing in Ukraine before February 24, 2022 and left Ukraine on or after February 24, 2022.

2. You are not a Ukrainian citizen, but you benefit from protection (international or equivalent national) provided by the Ukrainian authorities.

3. You are not a Ukrainian citizen, but you hold a valid residence permit issued by the Ukrainian authorities and you do not have the possibility of returning to your country of origin safely and permanently

4. You are family member (spouse, unmarried minor child and dependent parents) of a person in situation 1 or 2.

Generally speaking, you need:

• a temporary protection application form
• your proof of nationality (identity card or passport), and those of your spouse and dependent children
• your residence permit issued by the Ukrainian authorities if you are not a Ukrainian citizen
• your proof of entry into the Schengen area (visa, if non-biometric passport, or entry stamp in passport)
• proof of address or a certificate of accommodation
• four recent photographs

Depending on your situation, you may be asked to provide additional documents.

Next, you need to go to your prefecture 's website to find out what steps to take and whether you need to go to the prefecture in person (see step 3) or apply online (see step 4).

You need to go to the prefecture nearest to your home.

Don't forget to bring any documents you have that prove your identity and situation (see step 2).

You must come on site accompanied members of your family if they are in France with you (parents, spouse and children).

The prefecture will give you a form to complete and an appointment date to submit the file (with the originals and photocopies of your documents and four recent and similar photos).

They then direct you to the OFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration) to obtain the ADA (asylum seeker allowance).

Tip: Gather all your documents before starting the process. Once you have everything, follow these steps:

1. Go to your prefecture 's website and type the keyword "Ukraine" in the search bar at the top right.

2. Click on the section about temporary protection

3. Find the link to submit the application on demarche.numerique.gouv.fr

For example: Prefecture of Gironde and Nord

4. Create an account on demarche.numerique.gouv.fr with your email address

5. Enter your email address and choose a password

6. Open your email inbox and click on the activation link in the message you received.

7. Click on "Start the process"

8. Complete the form and add the required supporting documents.

You will receive your summons from the prefecture on demarche.numerique.gouv.fr. You will be able to download it from your account.

Next, you will go to the prefecture to collect your temporary residence permit (APS) and your ADA card at the same time.

If your application is complete and admissible, you will receive a temporary residence permit (APS).

This document authorizes you to remain in France.

You can then contact the nearest French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) to find out if French courses are available and apply for your ADA card.

You must apply for renewal of the temporary residence permit between 3 weeks and 3 days before the expiry date.

To find out how to do this, go to the website of the prefecture nearest to you.

The documents required vary depending on your situation:

• the former temporary residence permit (APS) of each adult family member
• the same documents as in the application file
• Supporting documents if you are covered by a standard residence permit (marriage, divorce, employment contract, etc.)
• If possible, proof of address less than 3 months old OR a letter of accommodation if you live with another person or in a hostel
• If possible, proof of your resources since arriving in France (pay slips, employment contract…) or of your activities (volunteering, studies…).

Warning: if your application is incomplete, its processing will take longer and you may no longer receive certain benefits, such as ADA or benefits paid by the CAF.

When you apply for the renewal of your temporary residence permit (APS), the prefecture will study your situation to consider issuing you a residence permit, especially if you have a job or family in France.

If you have family and personal ties in France

You are married with a Frenchman, or parent of a French child or if you have strong personal and family ties in France, you can apply for a " private and family life" residence permit , in particular on the ANEF (Foreigners in France) website .

If you work in France

If your employer (the company that is hiring you) has applied for and obtained a work permit , you can apply at the prefecture:

• a "salaried employee" residence permit (if you have a permanent contract)
• or "temporary worker" (if you are on a fixed-term contract).

To apply for one of these residence permits, the procedure varies depending on the department in which you live (registered mail or via the website demarche.numerique.gouv.fr ). You will first need to contact the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your place of residence.

Note that some professional residence permits, such as "talent" residence permits, do not require work authorization and can be applied for directly on the ANEF (Étrangers en France).

If you are a student

If you are pursuing studies or vocational training, you can apply for a temporary residence permit bearing the mention "student" on the ANEF (Foreigners in France).

You can obtain a residence permit for a maximum of one year. To obtain it, you do not need to have arrived in France with a long-stay visa, but you must meet these two conditions:

• Studying or training in France.
• Having enough money to live in France.

If you wish, you have the option of applying for asylum in France.

To apply, you must follow a specific procedure. Consult all the steps of the asylum application procedure on Service-Public.fr .

If you are granted asylum, you will receive a longer residence permit than that of temporary protection:

• Either a 10-year resident card (refugee status).
• Either a 4-year residence permit (subsidiary protection).

Please note that if you are granted asylum, you will no longer have the right to return to Ukraine. If you return to your country, France will consider that you no longer need its protection and you will lose your refugee status .

In France, all minor children (under 18 years old) have the right to go to school.

Your child is between 3 and 10 years old

To enroll your child in school if they are between 3 and 10 years old, you must take the necessary steps with the town hall of your place of residence.

Your child is between 11 and 18 years old

If your child is between 11 and 18 years old, you can contact:

• either directly to the middle school or high school closest to your accommodation,
• either the national education services in the department of your place of accommodation ( DSDEN: departmental directorate of national education services ).

You can renounce (i.e., no longer have) temporary protection if you leave France to settle in another country.

To do this, you must send these documents by mail (if possible, with acknowledgment of receipt) to your prefecture:

• your temporary residence permit
• your ADA card
• a certificate stating that you are waiving temporary protection.

You will then receive a certificate by mail confirming your decision.