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12 common problems in 12 countries, with practical steps and official sources.
12 countries · Government sources · Reviewed 8 Oct 2026
Expired passport, Diia, Reserv+, loss or no appointment. First step and official sources are free.
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SK · 2026-10-08
Since 15 July 2026, Slovak law has offered specific transition routes for eligible temporary-refuge holders. Status does not convert automatically.
First step and sources →ES · 2026-10-08
No available slots, a technical failure and the wrong appointment category are different issues; local rules depend on province and service.
First step and sources →RO · 2026-10-08
The right to work under temporary protection does not automatically grant a separate work residence permit. Some rules changed in 2026.
First step and sources →Poland · PL
Current PESEL UKR alone is not enough: continuity and key dates matter.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
Check CUKR conditions →Read full Navigator checklistGermany · DE
Distinguish booking an appointment from submitting an application and keep evidence.
Official source ↗Also discussed in communities; comments are not legal advice.
Read full Navigator checklistCzechia · CZ
ZDP is a separate route for economically self-sufficient temporary-protection holders.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
Read full Navigator checklistSlovakia · SK
Temporary refuge and a student-residence application are separate administrative routes.
Official source ↗Also discussed in communities; comments are not legal advice.
Read full Navigator checklistHungary · HU
Printed card expiry and statutory validity may differ.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
Read full Navigator checklistSweden · SE
The date of your first permit matters; registration and municipal courses are different issues.
Official source ↗Also discussed in communities; comments are not legal advice.
Read full Navigator checklistSpain · ES
EU-level protection and the validity of your Spanish physical card are distinct.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
Read full Navigator checklistRomania · RO
Working under temporary protection and qualifying for a different permit are not the same.
Official source ↗Also discussed in communities; comments are not legal advice.
Read full Navigator checklistItaly · IT
Check the protection category and your local Questura's renewal procedure.
Official source ↗Also discussed in communities; comments are not legal advice.
Passport and permesso: first step →Read full Navigator checklistAustria · AT
These are different residence routes; eligibility for switching must be checked.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
Read full Navigator checklistNetherlands · NL
Municipal BRP registration and IND residence proof are separate steps.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
Read full Navigator checklistMoldova · MD
Moldova's 2026 renewal procedure differs from earlier automatic extensions.
Official source ↗Scenario based on government guidance.
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