Ukrainian refugees in Hungary may stay until 2024

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine.

Reportedly, the validity of the residence permit card will continue automatically.

Ukrainian refugees do not have to take any additional actions. The validity of the plastic card has been extended by law.

If someone asks about the validity of your residence card, e.g. your employer or any service providers (health, education), please inform them about the extension and show them the law guaranteeing that the plastic card is valid until 4 March 2024", advises the UN Refugee Agency in Hungary.

Refer to government regulation 58/2023 of 28 February 2023 and section 5(3) of government regulation 86/2022 of 7 March 2022.

Ukrainians who are only planning to apply for asylum in Hungary are reminded that refugees are entitled to financial assistance if they have a physical Temporary Protection Card. For an adult, 22,800 forints per month (2,350 hryvnia) and 13,700 forints (1,412 hryvnia) per month per child.