With Russia's invasion of Ukraine protracted, the government decided to extend the support for living expenses for Ukrainians who have taken refuge in Japan and have no relatives or acquaintances in Japan for six months to one year. Did.
The government is actively accepting refugees from Ukraine, and for those who have no relatives or acquaintances in Japan, after leaving the hotel where they are temporarily staying, 2400 yen per day for those 12 years old and over as living expenses We have been providing support such as paying yen since March.
Regarding this support, the government has announced that it will extend the support, which was initially about half a year, to one year, citing that the situation surrounding Ukraine is still unclear.
According to the Immigration Services Agency, the country has so far accepted 1,878 refugees from Ukraine, of whom 224 have received such assistance.