Refugee Info

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 refugeesFinding/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

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.

Slovakia

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Lithuania

Latvia

Visa will be granted to non-biometric passport holders at the border (details)

Hungary

Bulgaria

Austria

Germany

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

Norway

Italy

Belgium

  • Resources
    • Crowell – Free legal services in the US and Belgium

Spain

Portugal

Sweden

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

Moldova

European non-Schengen Countries

United Kingdom

Croatia

  • Resources
  • Facebook Groups
    • SOS Ukrajina – Support group for those fleeing, mainly to Croatia

Ireland

Georgia

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

Leaving without a Ukrainian Passport

Academia

Services as a Refugee

Special Situations

Medical Help

Finding Work

Missing Persons

  • De ty? – Missing person platform for reconnecting with loved ones