Residence and visa regulations
Ukrainian citizens
On March 3, the interior ministers of the EU countries agreed to implement the directive on temporary protection (according to §91a AufenthG), according to which refugees from Ukraine can be granted a residence permit for one year in an unbureaucratic and speedy manner. This can be extended for another two years.
This special treatment includes a work permit, as well as access to social assistance, medical care, education for minors and, under certain conditions, the possibility of family reunification.
People who have fled Ukraine are registered by the Federal Police at railway stations (personal details, fingerprints and photos are taken); they are helped to find accommodation and food. As a rule, they are accommodated in an initial reception facility (Erstaufnahmeeinrichtung). It is then decided where the refugees will be assigned to. Once they have been assigned, they receive a residence permit (including a work permit) from the relevant foreigners authority.
Persons who have found private accommodation and have not yet registered should submit their data by e-mail at auslaenderbehoerde@dresden.de. These data are first and last name, date and place of birth and nationality; if possible passport number and a copy/picture of the passport or other suitable identity documents. It is foreseen that if someone has found accommodation in Dresden, this person can also stay in Dresden.
Ukrainian citizens who have already been staying in Germany for 90 days can send an application for a residence permit to the competent Foreigners' Registration Office by email or letter. The application should include personal data and the reason for residence, as well as the date of entry into the EU.
If a refugee from Ukraine is considered for a position at the HZDR, it must be verified that the person has a valid residence permit with work authorization (according to §4a Abs.2 AufenthG).
Russian citizens
At the moment Russian citizens cannot apply for visas in Russia. The German consulates in Russia are partially closed. Air traffic has been suspended.
Current residence titles (e.g. residence permit or settlement permit) for the EU remain unaffected.
Extensions are also approved without any problems as long as the requirements are met.
Belarus
Belarus continues to be involved in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Therefore, restrictions apply to this country, such as the ban on landing Belarusian aircraft in the EU.
Sources:
Hilfe für die Ukraine, Stadt Dresden (German only)
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) (German only)
