In Lithuania, Ukrainians liable for military service were limited in receiving temporary protection

The Lithuanian authorities adopted a resolution according to which Ukrainian citizens liable for military service who have not completed military service will not be able to enter the republic as refugees and claim temporary legal protection.

Temporary protection of refugees from Ukraine in Lithuania has been extended until March 4, 2028.

To obtain temporary protection in Lithuania, Ukrainian citizens liable for military service must provide proof of military service.

MOSCOW, October 7 – RIA Novosti. The Lithuanian authorities adopted a resolution establishing new conditions for Ukrainian citizens liable for military service who have not completed military service; now they will not be able to enter the republic as refugees and claim temporary legal protection, the LRT television and radio company reports.

Temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine was introduced in the European Union in March 2022. It provides the right to live, work, receive social and medical protection and other services in EU countries. On Wednesday, the Lithuanian government approved the proposal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to extend temporary protection until March 4, 2028.

"The adopted resolution also establishes a new condition for certain persons applying for temporary protection. If a person is subject to military service in Ukraine, he will have to provide proof of its completion," the statement said.

According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirmation of military service can be obtained by legally crossing the Ukrainian border when leaving the country, having an exit stamp in the passport or an official document confirming exemption from or completion of military service.

It is clarified that after the adoption of the amendments, temporary residence permits on the basis of temporary protection will be issued or amended by the Lithuanian authorities for the period until March 4, 2028. The permits currently issued are valid until March 4, 2027.