This study by the Human Rights League maps the conditions and standards for the provision of temporary refuge and related rights to people displaced from Ukraine since February 2022. It was published in August 2024.

The mapping was primarily conducted from July - December 2022, with some data collected during the first 3 months of 2023. 

The study does not provide in-depth analysis of the implementation of individual rights and measures taken in practice, rather instead is of a descriptive nature, concluding with several recommendations for policymakers. Examples of these include:

• Include the 'document of tolerated residence' - issued upon the granting of temporary refuge - as a residence permit under Article 2, paragraph 16, letters a) and b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, thereby allowing holders to move freely in the Schengen Area without requiring a visa.
• Expand the group of third-country nationals (TCNs) eligible for temporary or permanent residence directly in Slovakia to include all individuals granted temporary refuge.
• Suggest amending the Foreigners’ Residence Act to introduce a new type of temporary residence that individuals granted temporary refuge can apply for, allowing for a more stable form of residency.
• Allow individuals with temporary refuge in Slovakia to engage in self-employment, ensuring compliance with the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) and improving access to the labour market.
• Propose additional conditions to simplify the recognition of professional qualifications for refugees, asylum seekers, and individuals granted subsidiary protection, and recommend that Slovakia join the European Qualifications Passport for Refugees (EQPR).
• Suggest expanding the range of healthcare services available to adults with temporary protection to match the full healthcare coverage currently provided to children and adolescents.
• Recommend that the Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport of the Slovak Republic reassess its position on compulsory school attendance for minors with temporary refuge and clearly affirm their right to education, including mandatory schooling.
• If the ministry maintains its interpretation regarding school attendance, propose amendments to the school law to clearly define the scope of compulsory schooling for refugee children, helping address school financial support issues.

These recommendations aim to improve the legal and practical framework for individuals granted temporary refuge in Slovakia, ensuring better access to rights and services.