On September 4, the Swiss Federal Council decided to extend the special protection status S for those arriving from Ukraine until March 2026 and leave the support measures for those covered by it unchanged.
According to a statement from the Swiss government, the security situation in Ukraine “will not change in the foreseeable future.”
“This decision provides clarity not only for refugees, but also for cantons, communities and employers for the next 18 months,”– the report notes.
The Swiss Federal Council also announced further measures to integrate Ukrainians into the labor market, which began in April 2022 and were further strengthened this year in May.
Protection status S in Switzerland applies to refugees from Ukraine since March 2022. It means that Ukrainians do not have to go through the asylum procedure and can apply for housing, financial support, and medical care.
Prepared by: Nina Petrovich