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The consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have also prompted many people in Bonn to show great willingness to help.
"The city of Bonn shows solidarity with the people in Ukraine and strongly condemns the attack in violation of international law and the war for which Putin is responsible," said mayor Katja Dörner. "It is important that we in Bonn stand together across party lines for democracy, the rule of law and freedom in a strong Europe. Our solidarity must also be felt in practice. In close coordination with the federal and state governments, we are preparing to provide shelter and protection to people who have to flee Ukraine. We welcome the fleeing people from Ukraine and want to offer them safe shelter after the terrible experiences of the outbreak of war and the escape."
The Office for Social Affairs and Housing is examining all potential options for housing people. Accommodations must be created predominantly in addition to the existing stock, since the capacities for accommodating people with and without a refugee background in Bonn are largely exhausted. The first places are already available in the existing accommodations. Numerous other properties are currently being checked for availability, condition and usability.
How will the allocation be made?
According to the notifications of the EU Commission, the city of Bonn assumes that special regulations for the refugees from Ukraine will come into force soon. These regulations are intended to circumvent long asylum procedures. Whether an allocation - as is usual in the asylum procedure - must take place is currently still unclear.
Where can I call if I have accommodations?
Appropriate offers of accommodation for refugees can be reported to the Office of Social Affairs and Housing using this form.
In coordination with all involved departments of the City of Bonn, the Office for Social Affairs and Housing coordinates the accommodation of assigned or otherwise arriving refugees in Bonn.
What requirements do people need to come to Bonn from Ukraine?
Ukrainian citizens can enter Germany without a visa for visits of up to 90 days. The only requirement is the possession of a biometric passport.
The Foreigners' Office will take care of Ukrainian citizens in such a way that they do not have to return even if the visa-free visit period expires. Those who can change from the visa-free visit period to a residence permit for permanent residence (e.g. taking up employment, family reunification) no longer have to go through the procedure via the German Embassy in Kiev, but can do so directly at the Foreigners' Office.
How do refugees from Ukraine obtain a residence permit after their visa-free entry?
The following groups of people can apply for a residence permit for temporary protection at the Immigration Office:
Ukrainian nationals who had their residence in Ukraine before February 24, 2022 and their family members
Stateless persons and nationals of third countries other than Ukraine who enjoyed international protection or equivalent national protection in Ukraine before February 24, 2022, and their family members
Stateless persons and nationals of other third countries who have resided in Ukraine with a Ukrainian permanent residence permit prior to February 24, 2022, and are unable to return safely and permanently to their country or region of origin
Please register at the Service Center first. For your registration you will need an appointment, which you can make by e-mail via buergeramtbonnde or by calling the call center on 0228 77 66 77. Please bring your passport or ID card and a confirmation from your housing provider to this appointment. You may download the registration form and the housing provider confirmation below.
After your registration, you may reach out to the Contact Point Ukraine at the Immigration Office via the e-mail address ukrainebonnde or by phone on 0228 77 60 52 or 0228 77 60 53. Here you will receive information on how to apply for a residence permit.
Currently, 850 Ukrainian nationals live in Bonn. As of December 31, 2021, 1,203 persons with an immigration background are recorded in Bonn's population statistics. This figure includes both Ukrainian nationals and German nationals with an immigration background from Ukraine.
Where can I donate for the refugees?
Many citizens of Bonn are currently wondering how they can help. The city of Bonn cannot collect monetary donations for Ukraine or for refugees from Ukraine. If you would like to show financial solidarity, please contact:
Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft und Aktion Deutschland Hilft IBAN: DE53 200 400 600 200 400 600 BIC: COBADEFFXXX Commerzbank Keyword: ARD/ Nothilfe Ukraine www.spendenkonto-nothilfe.de (opens in a new tab)
UN Women Deutschland e.V. IBAN: DE 07 3705 0198 1932 1288 36 BIC: COLSDE33 Sparkasse KölnBonn Keyword: Hilfe für Frauen und Mädchen in der Ukraine www.unwomen.de (opens in a new tab)
Donations in kind are also collected in many places. However, since the need is constantly changing and in-kind donation campaigns often come about at short notice, these campaigns are not mentioned individually here.
School
Якщо ви були вимушені тікати з України і заразпотребуєте зареєструвати дітей в школи – звертайтеся донас: ifkbonnde.
Have you fled Ukraine with your family and need schoolplaces for your children? Please contact ifkbonnde.
Childcare places are also to be made available for the little ones in the municipal daycare facilities within the scope of possibilities and if required. The family office is available as a contact point for questions in this context: familienbuerobonnde , phone 90228 774070.
Both the tight staffing situation in the daycare centers and the individual situation of the arriving family and child must be taken into account. For example, children may initially come as visiting children and perhaps stay for only a few hours. In the past, it has been shown that regular daycare attendance initially overwhelms children and parents with refugee experience. The city has had good experience with so-called bridge projects, offers that provide contact with other children for hours at a time, but also offer counseling for parents. Here, we can fall back on proven structures.
Hotlines/counseling centers
Bonn residents who would like to offer assistance to refugees from Ukraine or who have general questions can contact the new hotline - telephone 0228 77 4900 - which is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Those affected can contact the Ukraine contact point at the Foreigners' Registration Office via the e-mail address ukrainebonnde or phone 0228 776052 and 0228 776053.
Anyone who needs or would like to provide language support, who would like to volunteer in refugee aid, or who would like to become active as an association, initiative or municipality, or who would like to support associations or initiatives, can contact the Refugee Aid Hotline of the Office for Integration and Diversity, telephone 0228 77 5377.
Psychological counseling centers of the Office for Children, Youth and Family
The Psychological Education and Family Counseling Center offers counseling to refugee families at short notice by calling 0228 774562. Or by sending an e-mail to psychologische.beratungsstellebonnde
