This is how people from Ukraine are supported
Created: 03/22/2022, 16:16
By: Janine Napirca
Read here how people from Ukraine who, for example, arrive at the arrival center at Berlin's Tegel Airport are supported in Germany.
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Stiftung Warentest has summarized answers to the most important questions about humanitarian aid for people from Ukraine.
In a report, Stiftung Warentest answers important questions about humanitarian aid in the Ukraine war.
Read here what help people from Ukraine need right now, how they are being helped and what you can do to help yourself.
Refugees from Ukraine: That applies to your stay in Germany
According to Stiftung Warentest, the following people may enter Germany from Ukraine without a visa
until May
23, 2022 :
All people who were
in Ukraine on February 24, 2022
and then entered Germany or are still entering it - regardless of whether they have a biometric passport with them and also regardless of their citizenship.
Citizens of other countries who have lived in Ukraine are also allowed to enter the country.
Ukrainians, as well as refugees recognized in Ukraine
and people who have received international or national protection there – even if they were temporarily not in Ukraine on the deadline of February 24, 2022, but actually lived there until then.
Ukrainian citizens who were already legally resident in Germany on February 24, 2022 (e.g. to go on vacation) and whose
visa has expired
or is about to expire.
Source: Stiftung Warentest
According to the report, most of the groups of people mentioned above have the opportunity to apply for a residence permit in accordance with Section 24 of the Residence Act.
The
residence permit is initially valid for one year
and may be gradually increased to three years if necessary.
It is important that refugees register in the host city or municipality.
In particular, if you are in need of housing or medical care, registration is required to be eligible for social security benefits.
People from Ukraine who have stayed with family members or friends should also register.
According to Stiftung Warentest, it can be assumed that the number of refugees will continue to rise.
You can find out here* what you should know about the financial consequences of the Ukraine war.
Accommodation for refugees from Ukraine
People from Ukraine do not need a visa to enter Germany.
According to Stiftung Warentest, they can live where they want and use state and municipal offers or stay with friends.
Exceptions are
unaccompanied minors
, for whom the
youth welfare office
is responsible.
If you would like to provide accommodation, contact aid organizations, associations or churches.
According to Stiftung Warentest, the Federal Government’s integration commissioner recommends the following platforms:
Accommodation Ukraine
warmes-bett.de
host4ukraine.com (English)
Refugees from Ukraine receive this medical care in Germany
According to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, refugees are entitled to medical treatment, which according to the report includes:
Treatment of acute illnesses and pain (also supply of medicines and bandages)
care of pregnant women
vaccinations
check-ups
Psychotherapy according to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act in medically necessary individual cases
According to Stiftung Warentest, refugees usually need a treatment certificate.
This can be issued by the municipality.
This is what refugees from Ukraine need to know about opening an account, exchanging money and insurance cover
Open an account and exchange cash:
According to the report, the financial regulator Bafin makes it possible for people from Ukraine to open a basic account in Germany.
All you need is a valid Ukrainian ID card ("Identity Card").
A Schufa query is not necessary.
Unfortunately, the Ukrainian currency hryvnia cannot currently be exchanged for euros in Germany.
According to the report, it is still possible to withdraw money with Ukrainian Visa and Mastercards.
insurance coverage
According to Stiftung Warentest, insurance companies may offer an extension of the insured group of people in private liability and household insurance to Ukrainian refugees and their children if they are taken in by the insured in their home.
According to the report, free legal advice for refugees is also available from some insurance companies.
Tip
: If you have taken in refugees yourself, ask your insurance company.
According to the report, the General Association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV) reports that German insurance companies will assume liability claims for uninsured Ukrainian cars.
The assumption of the damage is initially valid until May 31 of this year.
Those affected should contact the German Green Card Office.
In addition, according to Stiftung Warentest, people with Ukrainian ID documents are allowed to enter Germany without a ticket.
Public
transport
can
also be used
free
of charge .
For further
long-distance travel
, refugees can get the
free "helpukraine" ticket
in DB travel centers.
Deutsche Bahn also provides information in Ukrainian.
Some
telephone providers also offer free calls to Ukraine and SIM cards
.
(jn) *Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.