How can citizens of Ukraine with temporary protection status apply for financial assistance in Bulgaria and receive a one-time allowance, and what procedures are required to do so?

Persons who need financial assistance in connection with difficulties due to unemployment, illness, disability or for other reasons can submit an application to the social service at their place of residence.

Contacts of territorial departments of the Social Assistance Agency at the link: https://asp.government.bg/bg/kontakti/teritorialni-strukturi/.

If you have temporary protection status, you can apply for a one-time financial aid.

The aid is up to 375 BGN and is provided to a family (one or several members).

You can receive the provided financial aid at the post office at your residential address or on a personal Bulgarian bank account.

The country's legislation allows citizens of Ukraine to open a bank account for basic operations. This account will be opened in BGN and many payment operations can be carried out through it - depositing, withdrawing money at the cash register or ATM, transfers, including online.

Bulgaria also extended the state support program for the accommodation of refugees from Ukraine until December 31, 2023. Therefore, hotels will continue to receive compensation for accommodation of Ukrainians with temporary protection.

Citizens of Ukraine seeking protection on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria can receive free legal assistance. Contacts at the link: https://ukraine.gov.bg/ua/legal-services/.