European Temporary Protection Directive

The Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) gives refugees from Ukraine the right to accommodation and medical care in the Netherlands, as well as education for children under the age of 18. The TPD also provides for the opportunity to work. Persons covered by the TPD are allowed to stay in the Netherlands until 4 March 2027.

As millions of people from Ukraine fled the war with Russia, the Council of the European Union first passed the TPD on 4 March 2022. This gives refugees from Ukraine the temporary right to accommodation, medical care, work and education in all EU member states. The RTB was initially activated for one year and has since been extended several times by one year. The RTB is currently in force until 4 March 2027.

Refugees of Ukrainian nationality enjoy a different position to other persons from outside the EU and EFTA countries.