Ukrainians in Georgia to continue receiving housing assistance and free healthcare

26.07.2026, 13:55 rubryka.com

Under the extended program, families will continue receiving 300 lari (around €100) for housing support, while each eligible recipient will receive a monthly payment of 45 lari (approximately €15).

At the same time, the monthly 45-lari payment will be discontinued starting from the month following the recipient's departure from Georgia. Housing assistance of 300 lari will also end if all members of a family leave the country.

The relevant order was signed by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The payments are administered by the Social Service Agency.

In addition, the Georgian government extended until October 1, 2026, a healthcare support program for Ukrainian citizens who arrived in the country between February 1, 2022, and October 1, 2026, and have remained there continuously.

According to the order signed by Kobakhidze, Ukrainian citizens will continue to have free access to the following medical services until that date:

As previously reported, European Union countries agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028. At the same time, those applying for this status for the first time will face additional requirements related to confirmation of fulfillment of military obligations in Ukraine.

As previously reported, the European Union introduced the temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainian citizens in March 2022 after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. The mechanism allows Ukrainians to legally live, work, and study in EU countries through a simplified procedure without having to apply for a residence permit.

Currently, temporary protection is in effect until March 4, 2027, and applies to more than 4 million Ukrainians.

The EU has also announced the creation of a new position — Special Representative for Ukrainians in the EU. The representative's responsibilities will include strengthening coordination and advocating for the needs of Ukrainian citizens within the European Union, as well as supporting the implementation of practical tools, including the development of a network of Ukrainian Unity Centers. These centers will provide advisory, legal, educational, and psychological support, assistance to Ukrainians in their host countries, and help with voluntary return to Ukraine.

At the same time, some European countries have already begun reviewing their rules for granting temporary protection to Ukrainians. In particular, Poland changed the rules governing Ukrainians' stay in the country, bringing them under the same regulations as other foreigners. The relevant law was signed by Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The document removes provisions on assistance for Ukrainians that had been in place since 2022.

Denmark is also considering ending temporary protection under general rules for newly arrived Ukrainians from 14 regions that, according to Danish authorities, have been less affected by hostilities. The country has already introduced restrictions affecting men aged 23 to 60.

Meanwhile, Norway has changed its rules for accepting displaced people from Ukraine. Under the new regulations, men aged 18 to 60 arriving in the country will no longer be eligible for temporary collective protection.