Refugee status
Eligibility criteria – if you face persecution based on:
- race;
- nationality;
- political or religious beliefs; and/or
- membership of a particular social group.
Germany must be the first country you enter to obtain refugee status.
Otherwise, you must apply for refugee status in another country.
Duration – depends on the duration of persecution.
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) usually issues 3 different permits for a period of 1-3 years depending on the circumstances of the persecution.
Opportunities – education, employment, enrolment of children in kindergarten, social assistance, housing, access to medical care, etc.
The procedure for obtaining refugee status is complex and takes 7-12 months.
You can find a checklist for the refugee status procedure by following this link.
Important!
The German government does not recommend Ukrainians to apply for refugee status, as obtaining it entails restrictions on the choice of place of residence, housing, and employment.
