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Posted on October 8, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleSwitzerland extends protection for Ukrainian refugees to March 2027 due to ongoing instability from Russia's invasion, allowing travel and work under status S.
BERLIN (Reuters) -The Swiss government on Wednesday extended its protection status offered to Ukrainian refugees to at least March 4, 2027, citing the ongoing instability caused by Russia's 2022 invasion.
Protection status S, which allows people to travel abroad as well as work in Switzerland, is generally limited to one year but can be extended.
"The decision reflects the continued precarious security situation and persistent Russian attacks across large parts of Ukraine," said the government in a statement.
"Despite international peace efforts, a lasting stabilisation that would allow for safe return is not expected in the medium term," it added.
(Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Madeline Chambers)
Protection status S is a special status granted to Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland, allowing them to live, work, and travel abroad while providing them with temporary protection due to ongoing conflict.
March 4, 2027, marks the extended deadline for the protection status of Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland, reflecting the ongoing instability in Ukraine due to the conflict initiated by Russia.
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