Legal assistance for Ukrainians in Europe — in your language, with an inside understanding of your situation
Moving to another country is always difficult. A different language, different laws, different rules. Documents you have never seen before. Deadlines nobody warned you about. Rejections impossible to understand without a lawyer.
AO Zakhyst has been working with Ukrainians in Europe since 2024. Today we have offices in six EU countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, France, Netherlands, and Finland. Our lawyers are Ukrainians who live in these countries, know the local immigration law, and help fellow Ukrainians solve specific problems every day.
We are not intermediaries. We are licenced lawyers who represent your interests before immigration authorities, courts, and other bodies. And behind us stands Ukraine's largest law firm with over 50 offices, which can swiftly obtain any document from Ukraine.
Who we help
Ukrainians with temporary protection
You arrived in the EU after 24 February 2022. The status is not permanent — you need to understand what comes next. Can you transition to a residence permit?
Those who want to obtain a residence permit
The procedure differs in every country, and a mistake at any stage can cost months of waiting or result in rejection.
Those who received a rejection
A rejection is not the end. In most cases the decision can be appealed. But appeal deadlines are strict.
Families who want to reunite
The family reunification procedure has its own rules in each jurisdiction — we know them all.
Those planning to work or study
Work permits, student visas, diploma recognition.
Those with document problems
Expired visa, breach of stay conditions, entry ban — situations that have legal solutions.
Services by country
Germany (office in Berlin)
- Transition from temporary protection (§24 AufenthG) to a residence permit
- EU Blue Card for highly qualified specialists
- Residence permit for entrepreneurs
- Family reunification (Familiennachzug)
- Appealing Ausländerbehörde decisions
- Naturalisation and citizenship
Czech Republic (office in Prague)
- Residence permit for business purposes
- Employee Card
- Family reunification
- Appealing Ministerstvo vnitra decisions
- Permanent residence (trvalý pobyt) after 5 years
Poland (office in Kraków)
- Residence card (Karta Pobytu)
- Residence permit for entrepreneurs
- Karta Polaka and associated benefits
- Family reunification
- Permanent residence
France (office in Paris)
- Residence permit (titre de séjour) — all categories
- Passeport Talent for entrepreneurs
- Family reunification (regroupement familial)
- Appealing Préfecture decisions
- Naturalisation
Netherlands (office in Amsterdam)
- Residence permit (verblijfsvergunning)
- Highly Skilled Migrant Visa (kennismigrant)
- Startup residence permit
- Appealing IND decisions
- EU long-term resident status
Finland (office in Helsinki)
- Residence permit (oleskelulupa)
- Family reunification (perheenyhdistäminen)
- Appealing Migri decisions
- Finnish citizenship
- DVV registration
How we work
Free initial consultation
You tell us your situation — we answer the main question: what to do next? 30 minutes, online or at our office.
Document collection
We compile a list of documents, help obtain documents from Ukraine through our network of 50+ offices, and arrange certified translation.
Preparing and filing the application
We fill in forms, prepare a cover letter with legal justification, and file the application on your behalf.
Supporting the review
We respond to additional requests, provide supplementary documents, and track status through the eAdvokat app.
Receiving the decision
If positive — we help with the next steps. If rejected — we analyse the grounds and file an appeal.
How much does it cost
Consultation with analysis
Detailed analysis of your case, action plan, list of documents.
Residence Permit Package
Document collection, application preparation and filing, review support.
Family Reunification Package
Application preparation and filing, document collection from both sides.
Family Relocation Package
Full relocation support: residence permits for all members, registration, insurance, school.
Appealing a rejection
Decision analysis, appeal preparation, representation.
Court appeal
Full representation in administrative court.
The consultation fee (from €100) is fully credited towards the package cost if you decide to continue working with us.
Common mistakes when processing documents
Submitting an incomplete set of documents
Requirements differ not only between countries but also between regional offices within the same country.
Wrong type of translation
In Germany you need a beeidigte Übersetzung, in Czech Republic — úřední překlad, in Netherlands — beëdigde vertaling. A standard translation is a guaranteed rejection.
Expired documents
A criminal record certificate is valid for 3–6 months. If a document has expired at the time of submission — everything will have to start from scratch.
Missed deadlines
A missed deadline can mean loss of status. We maintain a calendar for every case.
Why AO Zakhyst
We are Ukrainian
We understand your situation not from textbooks. We know what it is like to move, to start over, to navigate a foreign system.
Offices in six EU countries
Berlin, Prague, Kraków, Paris, Amsterdam, Helsinki. A personal meeting in your language in your city.
50+ offices in Ukraine
Any document from any corner of Ukraine — we will obtain it for you without your involvement.
Transparent pricing
Fixed packages with no hidden fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can I transition from temporary protection to a residence permit?
In most countries — yes, but the procedure and conditions differ. We analyse your specific situation and find the optimal path.
What will happen when temporary protection ends?
This depends on EU and individual country decisions. We monitor legislative changes daily and will warn you well in advance.
How long does obtaining a residence permit take?
Poland — 1–3 months, Czech Republic — 2–4, Germany — 1–4, Netherlands — 2–6 weeks, France — 2–4, Finland — 1–4 months.
Do I need to travel to Ukraine for documents?
No. Our network of 50+ offices in Ukraine will obtain any document for you.
What to do if I was rejected?
Contact us as soon as possible. Appeal deadlines: from 14 to 30 days depending on the country.
Do not delay — contact us today
Immigration law is about deadlines. An expired visa, a missed appeal deadline — every day you wait makes your situation more difficult. The first consultation is free and takes 30 minutes.