How to withdraw from temporary protection in Spain

You can withdraw from Temporary Protection status only in person at:

• Policia Nacional (National Police),
• Extranjeria (Foreigners Office),
• CREADE (Reception, Service, and Referral Centre).

To ensure you visit the correct centre (as not all staff may be familiar with the process), it is recommended to go to the location where the NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero – Foreigner

Identification Number in Spain) is issued to Ukrainians. Note that NIE is not the same as TIE (Foreigner Identity Card).

Link to the official page of the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Protection and Migration with 24-hour contact numbers by province: https://ucraniaurgente.inclusion.gob.es/uk/telefonos-24-horas-por-provincias.

Link to the list of police stations where you can apply for Temporary Protection or submit your withdrawal application: https://ucraniaurgente.inclusion.gob.es/uk/listado-de-comisarias.

Temporary Protection Withdrawal Process

1.    Fill out and sign two copies of the withdrawal application form (a sample form will be provided at the police station).

2.    Keep one signed copy for your records. A stamped copy from the police station may be useful if you plan to move to another country, even if your visa-free travel days have been utilised.

3.    At the police station, your NIE and TIE will be collected.

Important: The date of submitting the application is not the same as the official date of withdrawal from Temporary Protection. Your application must first be registered with the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Protection and Migration, which may take several days. However, this delay does not prevent you from relocating to another country. Once a new status is granted in the new country, the previous one is automatically cancelled.

Steps to Take After Withdrawing from Temporary Protection

• Close your bank accounts.
• If you have children, inform their school that you are leaving the country.
• End your housing rental agreement.
• If you are employed, notify your employer of your resignation date.
• If you are self-employed (Autonomo), close your business registration. Consult your accountant (gestor) to ensure proper reporting and avoidpenalties.
• If you are receiving social benefits, notify your social worker about the termination of your Temporary Protection status.

Recommendations:

Make copies of all your documents in advance, as police stations often do not provide printing facilities. You can use the scanning function on your mobile phone to create digital copies. Ensure you store these securely.