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Germany changes rules for Temporary Protection

May 29, 2026

    ⚠ī¸ Germany changes rules for Temporary Protection! (See the infographic below 👇)

    If you have already obtained temporary protection in another country, Germany will no longer grant you this status.

    Please advise individuals considering onward movement to seek advice from our legal partners prior. 

    List of the legal partners in Poland- https://help.unhcr.org/poland/helpful-services/countrywide-services-and-helplines/

    ℹī¸ Info for NGOs and Volunteers: Please share this update during consultations to help refugees avoid rejections or being turned back at the border.

    If you have already obtained temporary protection in another country, Germany will no longer grant you this status.

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