Ireland changed temporary-protection rules for new applicants from Ukraine

Ireland’s Immigration Service announced new temporary-protection rules effective from 5 August 2026. A new applicant must provide acceptable evidence that they were authorised under Ukrainian law to leave Ukraine. If the evidence is insufficient, the person may be found ineligible for temporary protection.

Ireland will also not grant temporary protection to someone who already received it in another EU country. Family-reunification applications continue to be considered under the Temporary Protection Directive and Irish law.

The changes do not affect people granted temporary protection in Ireland before 5 August 2026. They do not have to submit additional evidence about their departure from Ukraine, but should keep registration details current and monitor official notices about future document renewal.