Switzerland Updates Protection Status Rules for Ukrainian Refugees

Swiss government extends S status protection until 2027 while introducing regional distinctions for new applicants based on safety conditions in Ukraine.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland extends S protection status for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2027
New regional distinctions introduced for S status applicants based on safety conditions in Ukraine
Seven Ukrainian regions are now considered safe for return: Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Ternopil, Transcarpathia, Ivano Frankivsk and Chernivtsi
New rules take effect from November 1, 2025

By The Numbers

March 4, 2027

Extension date for S status protection

They Said

"S Status will now be limited to people whose last place of residence is in one of the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian troops or combat zones"
— Swiss government statement

Key Policy Changes

Regional Classifications

Implementation and Timeline

Impact on Current Status Holders

Sources & References

Swiss government updates S status rules for Ukrainian refugees

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Key Takeaways

Switzerland extends S protection status for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2027
New regional distinctions introduced for S status applicants based on safety conditions in Ukraine
Seven Ukrainian regions are now considered safe for return: Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Ternopil, Transcarpathia, Ivano Frankivsk and Chernivtsi
New rules take effect from November 1, 2025

By The Numbers

March 4, 2027

Extension date for S status protection

They Said

"S Status will now be limited to people whose last place of residence is in one of the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian troops or combat zones"
— Swiss government statement

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Key Policy Changes

Regional Classifications

Implementation and Timeline

Impact on Current Status Holders

Sources & References

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