Number of Ukrainians with temporary protection status passes 450,000

The number of Ukrainian refugees who have received temporary protection status in Czechia has now passed 450,000. During the last week 3,288 more people were given these special visas, bringing the total number to 450,090, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

The visas grant Ukrainian refugees access to Czech public health insurance, education and the labour market.

Many of those who received temporary protection following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have returned to the country, but there are still believed to be around 320,000 Ukrainian refugees in Czechia.