---
title: "Temporary protection in Spain for Ukrainians — and what comes next"
description: "Help for Ukrainians in Spain: temporary protection registration & renewal, the right to work, empadronamiento, tarjeta sanitaria."
url: "https://www.relocatia.help/en/services/ukrainian-temporary-protection"
locale: "en"
provider: "Relocatia"
---

# Temporary protection in Spain for Ukrainians — and what comes next

Dedicated, accurate help in Ukrainian and English. We guide you through registering and renewing temporary protection (protección temporal), your right to work, empadronamiento, the health card (tarjeta sanitaria) and enrolling children in school — and we help you plan the move from temporary protection to a stable residence route such as arraigo.

## What’s included

- Registering for temporary protection (protección temporal)
- Renewing your protection and understanding your rights
- Working legally under temporary protection
- Empadronamiento (town-hall registration)
- Health card (tarjeta sanitaria) and access to healthcare
- Enrolling children in school
- Planning the move to a stable route (arraigo / residence)

## Who it’s for

- Ukrainians arriving in Spain who need to register
- Those approaching a protection renewal
- People who want to work legally and access healthcare
- Families enrolling children in school
- Anyone planning a long-term, stable status

## How the process works

1. **Orientation** — In Ukrainian, we explain your rights and the exact next steps.
2. **Register** — We help with protection, empadronamiento and the health card.
3. **Settle** — Work rights, school for children, and day-to-day essentials.
4. **Stabilise** — We plan your route from temporary protection toward arraigo or residence.

## Pricing

free first consultation in Ukrainian. Indicative pricing. The exact quote is confirmed by a licensed professional after assessing your case.

## Questions about this service

### Can I work under temporary protection?

Yes — temporary protection includes the right to work in Spain, as an employee or self-employed. We help you get the paperwork in order so employers accept you without friction.

### How do I move from temporary protection to something permanent?

There are routes such as arraigo (social/work/family roots) and other residence permits. The right path depends on your time in Spain, work and family ties — our partner lawyer assesses this individually.

### Can my children go to school?

Yes. Education is a right for all children in Spain regardless of status. We help with empadronamiento and enrolment so your child can start quickly.


## This service in each city

- [Alicante](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-alicante)
- [Torrevieja](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-torrevieja)
- [Valencia](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-valencia)
- [Barcelona](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-barcelona)
- [Madrid](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-madrid)
- [Málaga](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-malaga)
- [Marbella](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-marbella)
- [Tenerife](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-tenerife)
- [Gran Canaria](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-gran-canaria)
- [Sevilla](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-sevilla)
- [Bilbao](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-bilbao)
- [Girona](https://www.relocatia.help/en/ukrainian-temporary-protection-girona)