Where to go in Castelnau-le-Lez
Use the official sites below to check the responsible service, application method and appointment requirements. Not every procedure is handled by the prefecture. Contact the association to discuss available support.
Key points in 30 seconds
- Put the APS expiry date in your calendar with a reminder 2 months before.
- Check on the prefecture website whether renewal is online or by appointment.
- File the application and keep the proof of filing.
The procedure at a glance
Regular APS renewal
In France, the temporary protection APS is issued for 6 months and renewable while the scheme remains active. Extending the EU scheme does not mean annual renewal of the APS itself: follow the expiry date printed on your document and your prefecture’s instructions. Prefectures handle renewal differently: online, by appointment or by automatic letter. Watch your prefecture's website and your mail and start 1 to 2 months before expiry.
Advice from the association
Don't leave this procedure to the last minute — come and see us.
If the prefecture is late
Ask for an or : they prove lawful stay and the right to work. Write to the prefecture (online form or recorded letter) and keep copies. With no answer, contact the Défenseur des droits, an association or a lawyer; if ADA or stops, show them proof of filing.
Common mistake
Waiting for a prefecture letter and missing the deadline.
Moving to a work permit
With a contract (CDI or long CDD) you can apply on for a "salarié" or "travailleur temporaire" ; some jobs need a work authorisation requested by the employer. Prepare early: payslips, contract, proof of address, French level.
Common mistake
Giving up temporary protection before getting a new permit.
Studies, marriage and family
Students can switch to a "student" permit once enrolled and with sufficient means. Marriage or PACS with a French or EU citizen, or the birth of a French child, opens "vie privée et familiale" permits. Each permit has its own conditions: do not give up temporary protection before you hold the new document.
Common mistake
Applying for asylum or a status change without legal advice.
When temporary protection ends
When the EU ends the scheme, the APS will no longer be renewed. Plan a lasting status in advance: work, studies, family or, in some cases, asylum or exceptional regularisation. Follow official announcements on service-public and the Interior Ministry website.
Warning: check with a lawyer
These are general rules. Legal consequences depend on your history: arrival dates, family, work and previous documents. Before applying for a new status or asylum, get free advice from the association's lawyer, a or a .
Step by step
- 1Put the APS expiry date in your calendar with a reminder 2 months before.
- 2Check on the prefecture website whether renewal is online or by appointment.
- 3File the application and keep the proof of filing.
- 4If delayed, ask for an and show it to , and your employer.
- 5If you plan to stay long-term, gather documents for a change of status early.
- 6See a lawyer before applying for a new status.
Documents needed
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- Current temporary protection APS
- Ukrainian passport
- Proof of address ()
- ID photos
- Contract and payslips (work permit)
- Marriage or PACS certificate, children's documents (family permit)
FAQ
What does a renewed APS look like?
It is the same prefecture document with new validity dates and the mentions "bénéficiaire de la protection temporaire" and "autorise son titulaire à travailler".
Can I work while my APS is being renewed?
Yes, with an or shown to your employer.
What happens when temporary protection for Ukraine ends?
The APS will no longer be renewed. Move to another status beforehand and have a lawyer review your options.
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