On September 7, 2023, the decision to no longer apply facilitated rules to this population came into effect. EU Helpers reports that it has been emphasized that the decision will not impact the protection already granted or the validity of the residence permits issued previous to this date.

According to a statement from the Finnish Immigration Service, "as of 7 September 2023, Finland will not issue residence permits on the basis of temporary protection to third-country nationals and stateless persons who have resided in Ukraine on the basis of a temporary residence permit."

The ruling won't have an impact on Ukrainian citizens and their families, according to the Finnish Immigration Service.

Additionally, the ruling won't have an impact on those who have received international protection in Ukraine, their family members, or people who have been living there legally but were unable to return home in a secure manner.

As stated, the modifications only apply to applications for temporary protection lodged on or after September 7, 2023.

The Finnish Ministry of Interior emphasized that the decision "applies to people who arrive in Finland after the decision enters into force or who have arrived earlier but have not notified the authorities of their need for temporary protection before the decision enters into force."

The Finnish Immigration Service stated that any residence permits already provided by Finland under temporary protection will be valid until March 4, 2024.

The Finnish Immigration Service stated that third-country nationals and stateless individuals must provide proof of family ties to Ukrainian citizens, that they have been granted international protection in Ukraine, that a member of their family has been granted international protection in Ukraine, or that they have a permanent residence permit issued by Ukraine in order to be considered for temporary protection going forward.

In other words, nationals of third countries and stateless people are able to present a marriage certificate, birth certificate, refugee certificate from the Ukrainian government, or a permanent residency card from Ukraine.

After receiving the necessary documentation, the Finnish authorities will look into whether applicants can return to their home country in a secure manner before making a decision on their application.

The Netherlands, like Finland, decided to stop providing temporary shelter to people from other countries who were fleeing Ukraine. Around 2,900 persons are predicted to be impacted by the move.