Moldova Considers Extending Temporary Protection for Ukrainians to 2028

Temporary protection for Ukrainians will be extended until 2028

Moldova is considering measures to ensure the continuity of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine until 1 March 2028. This issue, alongside the digitalisation of migration services and the improvement of rules governing the stay of foreign nationals, was discussed at the meeting of the Commission for the Coordination of Activities in the Field of Migration and Asylum on 9 October.

Diana Salcuțan

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Digitalisation should simplify migration procedures

The meeting participants focused primarily on improving the efficiency of public services, the integration of foreign nationals and the strengthening of the migration management system.

One of the priorities identified was the launch of the ‘Migration’ information system and its integration with other government information systems. According to the initiators’ plans, this will speed up data exchange between agencies, reduce the administrative burden and simplify procedures for applicants.

Another area of focus is the alignment of legislation on the entry, residence and supervision of foreign nationals with European standards. It is anticipated that clearer rules will make administrative procedures more predictable for both service users and the relevant authorities.

Temporary protection for Ukrainians and the integration of foreign nationals

A separate topic of the meeting was ensuring the continuity of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine. According to a press release from the Ministry of the Interior, the commission considered the necessary measures in the context of alignment with EU Decision 1912/2026. The stated objective is to maintain protection until 1 March 2028.

The continuation of this mechanism is intended to provide beneficiaries of protection with greater certainty regarding their legal status. At the same time, the specific conditions and procedure for extension must be determined by the relevant regulatory decisions.

The Commission also examined issues relating to the integration of foreign nationals into Moldovan society. Among the necessary areas of focus identified were cooperation between state bodies and development partners, support for the learning of the state language and other necessary languages, and the expansion of opportunities for foreign nationals to participate in the country’s social and economic life.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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