Extension of temporary protection

The period for granting Temporary Protection (TP) has been extended until 1 March 2027

Submit your application online at protectietemporara.gov.md

What you need to extend your TP document:

How to apply:

I. Submit an electronic application on protectietemporara.gov.md.

Application period: 1 February – 30 April 2026 .

Step 1

Open the website protectietemporara.gov.md

Step 2

Request the extension of temporary protection

Step 3

Fill in the online form

Step 4

For children who have turned 14, their legal representatives will be notified about

biometric data collection:

Save the appointment information at the General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM)
Attend the IGM office on the scheduled day, accompanying the child and bringing all original identity documents

The service is free of charge
During the application period and while the application is being reviewed, all TP beneficiaries maintain their status
The validity of your TP document can be checked by scanning the QR code on the document
If you are not eligible for TP extension, you will be informed of the decision
Missing the application deadline (1 February – 30 April 2026) will result in automatic termination of your TP status

TP is no longer extended automatically; an application must be submitted

Children who have turned 14 must undergo fingerprinting

No, your existing TP document remains valid

You do not need to visit the IGM offices

If you fail to submit your application within the set period, you can apply for temporary protection again

Recommendation: Do not delay submitting your application – missing the deadline will result in termination of TP .

Attention: TP beneficiaries receiving services from the National Social Insurance House

You will be able to benefit from these services after the extension of your PT status".

Attention legal representatives of children:

Legal representatives whose children will be enrolled in institutions under the Ministry of Education and Research

must notify local education authorities