The UN expects most people to flee to Poland, possibly 1 to 3 million people. Moldova takes into account tens of thousands of refugees. About 11,000 people have reported so far in Romania.
Flights via the northern or eastern border of Ukraine is not an option for many residents, because Ukraine borders Russia and the Russian-minded Belarus.
Can Ukrainians also go to the Netherlands?
Yes that is possible, although there are currently hardly any reports about people who have reported themselves.
Ukrainians can travel visa-free through the European Union due to the association agreement from 2017, and that also applies to the Netherlands. From Kiev it is about 2000 kilometers to the Netherlands, or roughly the distance from here to southern Spain. Once in the Netherlands, people can stay in a hotel, holiday park or with acquaintances.
According to the Dutch Council for Refugees, more and more calls have been received since yesterday. This concerns Ukrainians who are already in the Netherlands, for example for family visits or for business. They want to know what options there are for applying for asylum in the Netherlands.
Which childcare is arranged in the Netherlands?
Ukrainians who are already in the Netherlands and who are officially allowed to remain visa-free for a maximum of 90 days, do not have to leave the country for the time being when their visa-free period has ended. “It is true that it expires after 90 days, but if that happens, we will extend it and you don’t have to go back,” says State Secretary Van der Burg for Asylum and Migration. These people do not have to apply for asylum.
If people ask for shelter, the Netherlands will provide it. A reception center for refugees from Ukraine is almost ready. Van der Burg does not want to announce the location yet.
Refugee Work The Netherlands finds it striking that the State Secretary has opted for a different procedure for Ukrainians than for asylum seekers. The organization emphasizes that under the Refugee Convention, every Ukrainian refugee can choose to apply for asylum on arrival or later. Residents of an asylum seekers center are entitled to living allowance and easier access to care.
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