Table of Contents
Note: The resources below have NOT been vetted by us, but are currently the best resources we are aware of while things are changing rapidly.
Transportation & Border crossing
- Ukraine Now – Finding/providing accommodations or transportation
- Border Crossing: Ukraine to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania (Google Doc)
- Border Crossing Camera App (Android, iPhone)
- Drive for refugees – Finding/providing transportation from the Ukrainian borders with Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and others
- Flixbus – Offering free transportation from Przemyśl, Rzeszów, & Bucharest (details)
- WizzAir – Offering 100k free flights from Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania to Ukrainian passport holders
Accommodations: Shelter, Housing
- Ukraine Shelter – find and provide shelter in and outside of Ukraine
- Prykhystok – find and provide shelter in and outside of Ukraine
- Shelter4UA – find a provide shelter for Ukrainian refugees globally
- EU4UA – match Ukrainian refugees with EU hosts
- Shelter for Ukraine – find and provide shelter globally
- Refuge Booking – find and provide shelter globally
- UkraineTakeShelter – find and provide shelter globally
- Housing map / Mapa mieszkań – find and provide shelter outside Ukraine (mainly Poland)
- Facebook Groups
- Accommodation, Help & Shelter for Ukraine – accommodations globally
- Ukrainians: Find-A-Host in Europe – find a host in Europe
- Host a sister – refuge for women
Schengen Countries
Citizens of Ukraine are exempt from the visa regime when traveling to the Schengen area for a period of not more than 90 days within a period of 180 days for biometric passport holders. In late 2022 an ETIAS visa waiver will become necessary but is not currently (Details). Those with non-biometric passports need to apply for a visa for the country of arrival, or follow instructions for refugees for that country.
Poland
All fleeing from armed conflict in Ukraine are being accepted into Poland. There are no quarantine obligations for Ukraine refugees.
- Resources
- Fundacja Ocalenie – Evacuation from Ukraine: what to remember when fleeing the war
- Ukraina.Services – Finding/Providing transportation, accommodation, legal help, medical help, and other support
- Ukraine.Grupagranica – Finding/Providing accommodation and other support for those fleeing to Poland.
- Wolny dom / Вільний дім – Event with housing info for those fleeing to Poland
- Gov.pl: Help for Ukrainian Citizens – Official Polish government information including hotlines
- DentysciUkrainie – free dental care in Poland
- Arche Hotele – Providing free shelter for refugees from Ukraine (details)
- Szczepienia przeciw Covid-19 – Covid-19 vaccinations for Ukraine refugees
- Ukraiński dom – Find/provide transportation and housing
- Polish Migration Forum – Psychological, legal, and other assistance
- Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej – Free legal, translation, and other assistance
- Adwokatura Polska – List of places offering legal aid
- Centrum Pomocy Prawnej im. Haliny Nieć – Free legal help
- Refugees Welcome Polska – Find/provide accommodations to refugees
- PKP Intercity – Offering free train tickets (details)
- Science for Ukraine Action at AMU PAN – Finds accommodations and jobs for Ukrainian scientist refugees
- Facebook Groups
- Polski dom dla Ukrainy / Польський дім для України – Group for those fleeing to Poland
- Pomoc dla Ukrainy🇺🇦 Допомога Україні: mieszkanie oraz inna pomoc obywatel – Housing and other help for refugees in Poland
- Pomoc dla Ukrainy Допомога Україн Pomoc dla Ukraińców Допомога українцям – Support for those fleeing to Poland
- Grupa Zasoby Warszawa – Help finding shelter for those who have already arrived in Warsaw, Poland
- Przygarnę MATKI z dziećmi z Ukrainy – People who will take in mothers with children in Poland
- Grupa transport – UA/PL, Транспортна група – Україна – Польща – Organizing transport from Ukraine to the Polish border
- Widzialna Ręka / Visible Hand / Видима рука (Main Polish group, Ukrainian group)- Requesting simple local help (e.g. dogwalking, getting groceries) when under quarantine
- Prawniczki i prawnicy Ukraińcom – Lawyers offering free services to Ukrainians
- Telegram Groups
- Polish Border Crossings – Discussion group for crossing the Poland border
- Transport UA i PL – Help in organizing transport in Poland and Ukraine
Slovakia
- Resources
- KtoPomozeUkrajine – Finding/Providing accommodation, transport, and other support for those fleeing to Slovakia
- UkraineSlovakia – Additional resources for those who have fled or are fleeing to Slovakia
- Ua.gov.sk – Slovakian government-provided information for refugees
- Sme Spolu – Finding/providing accommodation
- Help Ukraine legal guide (English, Українською)
- Facebook Groups
- Житло для біженців з України – Ubytovanie pre utecencov z Ukrajiny – Accommodations for those fleeing to Slovakia
Czechia (Czech Republic)
- Resources
- Mvcr.cz – Resources for those fleeing to Czechia
- Uprchlíci vítejte – Offering/providing shelter
- Česká advokátní komora – Free legal help for refugees from Ukraine
- Terapie.cz – Free therapy for refugees from Ukraine
- CPNG (Czech Psychology Network for Global Changes) – Free psychological help for refugees from Ukraine
- Expat Centre of Prague – resources for getting a visa, finding work, and more
- České Dráhy (CD) – Trains are free for refugees from Ukraine (details)
- OrangeTree – Free document translation for refugees
Lithuania
- Resources
- Lithuanian Ministry of Interior – Ukrainians Travelling to Lithuania
- Stiprūs kartu – Finding/Providing accommodation in Lithuania
- Facebook Groups
- Lietuva padeda Ukrainai / Литва допомагає Україні – General help group for Ukraine refugees coming to Lithuania
Latvia
Visa will be granted to non-biometric passport holders at the border (details)
- Resources
- Ukraine-Latvia – Finding/providing accommodation, rides from the border, food, psychological help, and more
- Marta – Support for women in crisis situations
- Ministry of the Interior – Information on arrival and stay in Latvia for citizens of Ukraine
- Telegram Groups
- Ukraina- Latvija iedzīvotāju atbalsts – transporta grupa – Transport from Ukraine to Latvia
Hungary
- Resources
- Migration Aid – Nonprofit offering support to refugees
- Hungarian Helsinki Committee – Providing free legal representation to asylum seekers (details)
- Facebook Groups
- Ukrán állatok mentése Группа порятунку українських тварин – Transportation for people with pets at the Hungary border
- Segítségnyújtás (Ukrajna, Kárpátalja) – This group was set up to act as a bridge between individuals, NGOs, public administrations, etc. and aid organizations
- Telegram Groups
Bulgaria
- Resources
- BG4UA – Find/provide transportation to Bulgaria and accommodations in Bulgaria
- Facebook Groups
- Допомога українським біженцям в Болгарії – Accommodations, transportation, information, and other help
Austria
- Resources
- BBU – Austrian government hotline for Ukrainian citizens in Austria
- ÖBB trains – free for Ukrainians until March 15. Your travel documents serve as a ticket. Details.
- Vienna public transport (Wiener Linien) – free for Ukrainians until March 15. Your travel documents serve as a ticket. Details.
- WarHelp.eu – Housing in Austria & Transport from the Slovak border to Austria
- Facebook Groups
- Товариство української молоді в Австрії – Ukrainians in Austria, group is being used by many to coordinate shelter
- Українці Відня – General group of Ukrainians in Vienna
- Віденський Фронт – Events planned in Vienna in support of Ukraine
Germany
- Resources
- Deutsche Bahn (DB) – free train tickets for Ukrainian refugees (details)
- Unterkunft Ukraine – find and provide accommodation
- Wunderflats – Temporary homes for Ukrainians in Germany
- Fforst – Offering temporary accommodation in Frankfurt an der Oder (details)
- Tamaja – Housing help
- Likeminded.care – Providing free psychological help to anyone affected by the war (details)
- Ukraine Help Berlin – Help find accommodation, transport, translation, and other support in Berlin
- Shelter in Berlin – Find shelter in Berlin
- Shelter in Bavaria – Find shelter in Bavaria
- Ron Orp – Find shelter in: Basel, Bern, Genéve, Lausanne, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Zug, Zurich
- Telegram Groups
- Leipzig helps Ukraine – Connecting people in need from Ukraine with people who are willing to help from Leipzig (Germany).
- Hosting People Coming From Ukraine To Berlin
- Berlin helps Ukrainians
- Ukraine – Berlin Arrival Support
France
- Resources
- Ofpra.gouv.fr – Official guide for asylum seekers in France (not Ukraine specific)
- Forum réfugiés – Steps for requesting asylum
- Demande d’asile – Form for applying for asylum (not Ukraine specific)
- Watizat – Information guide for people in exile
- SNCF – French train operator, offering free tickets (announcement). Currently unclear what process to follow, most likely Ukrainian passport will serve as a ticket.
- France terre d’asile – Asylum seekers’ guide
Netherlands
- Resources
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service – Official page to apply for asylum in the Netherlands
- Dutch Council for Refugees – Information about requesting asylum, finding housing, working, and more
Norway
- Resources
- The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) – Applying for asylum as a refugee from Ukraine
Italy
- Resources
- Cit Rifugiati – Applying for asylum
- Roksolana Association – Noi Migranti – Migration help for Ukrainians going to Venezia Orientale (region northeast of the city of Venice)
- Facebook Groups
- Ucraina + Italia = Insieme! – Vague purpose, but it is being used to find housing and other support
Belgium
- Resources
- Crowell – Free legal services in the US and Belgium
Spain
- Resources
- SAIER – Services for refugees in Barcelona
- Facebook Groups
- Допомога українцям в Барселоні та не тільки – Help for Ukrainians in Barcelona (Spain) and the surrounding areas
- Telegram Groups
- Инфо помощь украинцам в Барселоне – Help for Ukrainians in Barcelona
Portugal
- Resources
- SEF – Official website for immigration
- AsylumInEurope: Portugal – Instructions for applying for asylum in Portugal
- Conselho Português para os Refugiados (CPR) – Portuguese council for refugees. Provides shelter, legal services, and other aid
Sweden
- Resources
- Facebook Groups
- Ukrainian refugees in Sweden – Accommodation, Help & Shelter
Finland
- Resources
- Ukrainians in Finland – List of resources for Ukrainians in Finland
- HIAP – Ukrainian Aid – Emergency Residencies for artists and other art professionals
Bordering non-Schengen Countries
Romania
- Resources
- Refugees in Romania – Shelter, food, transport, & much more
- Romanian Border Checkpoints
- Dopomoha.ro – Information about the process for Ukrainians travelling to Romania and applying for asylum
- CNRR – Refugee legal counseling
- Regina Maria – Free medical services for refugees from Ukraine (details)
- Екстренне житло в Румунії – Housing offers in Romania
- #СильніРазом #PuterniciÎmpreună – Form for seeking medical, transport, and other aid
- Facebook Groups
- Uniţi pentru Ucraina – Group for finding help
- Support Ukrainian Refugees in Romania
- Telegram Groups
Moldova
- Resources
- Facebook Groups
- Ajutor ucraineni în Moldova / SOS Українці Молдовa – Free help from individuals in Moldova
- Telegram Groups
European non-Schengen Countries
United Kingdom
- Resources
- Ukrainian Institute (Refugee Support) – The Ukrainian Institute’s Refugee portal for Ukrainians arriving in the UK. Provide/Find shelter and get help settling into the UK (finding work, education, etc)
- Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers (SDCAS) – Provides a variety of services (food, legal, psychological) to asylum seekers in London.
- Paul Weiss – Offers free legal services to those in need, including for Ukrainian refugees (details). USA, China, UK, Canada.
- Facebook Groups
Croatia
- Resources
- Facebook Groups
- SOS Ukrajina – Support group for those fleeing, mainly to Croatia
Ireland
- Resources
- Irish Refugee Council – Information page for Ukrainian refugees
- Jesuit Refugee Service – Instructions for how to apply for asylum
Georgia
- Resources
- Facebook Groups
- საქართველო უკრაინისთვის○Georgia for Ukraine – Georgians offering help to Ukrainian refugees
- Spend 4 Seasons in Georgia – Tourism group which has mostly been pivoted toward Ukraine help
North American Countries
United States
- Resources
- K Health – Healthcare services for Ukrainian refugees
- Crowell – Free legal services in the US and Belgium
- Paul Weiss – Offers free legal services to those in need, including for Ukrainian refugees (details). USA, China, UK, Canada.
Canada
- Resources
- Paul Weiss – Offers free legal services to those in need, including for Ukrainian refugees (details). USA, China, UK, Canada.
Within Ukraine
- CrimeaSOS – assistance to internally displaced persons from Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. With the support and partnership of UNHCR, it promotes community initiatives for these groups.
LGBTQIA+ Help
- QueerUkraineHungary – Find/provide housing in Hungary
- Lesbenberatung – Counseling for Ukrainian and Russian speaking queer folks (details)
Leaving without a Ukrainian Passport
- Embassy Email Template (Google Doc) – email template to contact embassy for immigration support.
- FAQ Border Crossing without a Ukrainian Passport (Google Doc)
- BIPOC Ukraine Refugee Resources (Linktree) – resources for Romania, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Belgium + NGOs)
- Consular Resources for Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, DR Congo (Google Doc)
- Indian Nationals Leaving UA, Consular Information (Google Doc)
- Africans Leaving Ukraine – Loosely affiliated group of accounts
- Caribbean/African Students Evacuating UA (Twitter)
- Hotline for Afghan students (Instagram)
- African students in UA Telegram
- African Student Social Media Contacts Master Doc (Google Doc)
- ICF Warsaw – currently hosting 15 Ghanaian students and can accept more
Academia
- Science for Ukraine (Twitter) – support for academics and students fleeing Ukraine
- Initiating Emergency Humanitarian Admissions for Graduate Students (Twitter)
Services as a Refugee
- UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency – Resources on where to find help, family reunions, reporting sexual exploitation, and more
- Respond: Crisis Translation – A collective of language activists providing interpretation and translation services for refugees
- Damaged.in.ua – Report that your home has been damaged
Special Situations
Medical Help
- Hans Jakob Raffauf – A team of psychologists is here to support those in need with free online chat & video counselling
- Psychological First Aid Mobile App (PFA Mobile) – Following disasters or emergencies, the PFA Mobile app can assist responders who provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to adults, families and children. The app allows responders to read summaries of PFA core actions, receive tips for PFA application in the field, assess and track survivors’ needs and manage responders’ own self-care. U.S. MobileApp and PFA Mobile Ukraine: PFA MOBILE UKRAINE in Android Play Market and Apple iTunes Store or contact pfainukraine@gmail.com
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Manual (for Survivors) PFA is an evidence-informed modular approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of disaster to reduce initial distress and to foster short and long-term adaptive functioning.
- Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Manual (for Survivors)
- Stress First Aid (SFA)
- YTT Ukraine – App which provides psychosocial support for Ukrainian children and their parents/caregivers.
Finding Work
- Jobs for Ukraine – find and post academic, scientific, arts, professional and freelance opportunities that are currently available for people fleeing war
- EU Job Board – post a job for Ukrainian refugees in the EU
- UA Talents – find and post jobs for Ukrainian refugees in the EU
- Ukrainian workers – seeking new opportunities – Spreadsheet for job openings available to Ukraine refugees
- Talent Airlift: Imagine Ukraine – Coaching and job matching for people in Ukraine
Missing Persons
- De ty? – Missing person platform for reconnecting with loved ones