From Temporary Protection to Long-Term Stability: Practical Guidance for Ukrainians
The primary target group consists of Ukrainian displaced persons residing in EU Member States under the Temporary Protection Directive, with a particular focus on those living in the Netherlands and Poland, where the project partners operate and where country-specific manuals and digital tools have been developed.
Many of them experience legal uncertainty, psychological stress, and information overload, combined with limited access to reliable, up-to-date guidance in their native language. The workshops aim to empower them with practical knowledge, realistic planning tools, and confidence to make informed decisions about their future.
The secondary target group includes social workers, volunteers, educators, NGO staff, and community coordinators who work directly with Ukrainian displaced persons in the EU.
By participating in the workshops, these professionals will:
- Strengthen their understanding of legal and socio-economic pathways after Temporary Protection;
- Learn how to effectively use the Independence Hub manuals and AI-powered chatbot as support tools in their daily work;
- Improve their capacity to provide trauma-informed, future-oriented guidance to displaced Ukrainians.
Workshop 1
After Temporary Protection: Legal Pathways and Scenarios in the Netherlands
April 2, 2026 18:00 CET
Key questions addressed:
- What realistic scenarios could arise after 2027?
- When should preparations for change begin and what steps can be taken now?
- What legal options are available to those who work or do business in the Netherlands?
- What consequences could opening a ZZP (self-employment) have for Ukrainians under temporary protection?
- How might the situation of Ukrainian students and schoolchildren studying in the Netherlands be resolved after the end of temporary protection?
- What are the possible options for obtaining other types of residence permits?
Speakers:
Maxim Hodak
Dutch lawyer with extensive experience in international legal matters. He holds a master’s degree in Dutch law from the University of Amsterdam and a postgraduate degree in investment finance from EHSAL Management School (Brussels). Maksym actively helps Ukrainians who have come to the country because of the war with issues related to residence, employment, housing, and integration.
Alina Petukhova
specialist in international and European law. She received a bachelor’s degree in law in Ukraine and a master’s degree in international and European law from Radboud University. Alina analyses legal issues faced by migrants and persons seeking international protection, and assists refugees with translations, paperwork, and obtaining residence permits in the Netherlands.
Workshop 2
Work, Taxes, and Long-Term Stability in the EU
April 9, 2026 18:00 CET
Key questions addressed:
- Why formal employment matters
- Contracts, income thresholds, continuity
- How do work and taxes influence post-2027 residence options?
- What mistakes can undermine future residence applications?
- Self-employment and entrepreneurship
- What documents to start collecting in 2026
Speaker:
Yulia Yurik, international tax consultant and expert on Dutch tax law
Workshop 3
Access to Healthcare for Ukrainians in Poland
May 27, 2026
Key questions addressed:
- How the rules changed after March 5, 2026, and what this means in practice
- Who is entitled to free healthcare in 2026: a full list of categories
- Separate rules for employed and unemployed persons
- Children and youth: the right to healthcare
- How PESEL UKR status, the CUKR card, and temporary/permanent residence permits affect access to healthcare
- What needs to be done before August 31, 2026, to avoid losing your status and rights
- Voluntary NFZ insurance and which documents are required
- Live Q&A session
Speaker:
Alla Maievska
A lawyer and PhD in Law with more than 12 years of professional experience in Poland. She specializes in migration and tax law, legalization procedures, education, business, and the integration of foreigners. She has delivered more than 200 hours of lectures, collaborated with Polish foundations, and heads M-DocPoint — a company providing comprehensive legal, tax, and migration support for foreigners in Poland.
Workshop 4
Subsidies for Ukrainians in the Netherlands
May 28, 2026
Key questions addressed:
- What types of subsidies exist (housing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
- Who is eligible and under what conditions
- How to apply correctly and what documents are required
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- When subsidies provide real support — and when they may create risks
Speaker:
Yulia Yurik
International tax consultant and expert on Dutch tax law
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