According to the latest update made by SEF, 48,657 temporary protections were granted to Ukrainian citizens and foreigners residing in that country, 29,394 were granted to women and 19,263 to men.

The municipalities with the highest number of temporary protections granted continue to be Lisbon (10,280), Cascais (2,923), Porto (2,296), Sintra (1,663) and Albufeira (1,234).

SEF also indicates that it issued 40,766 certificates granting residence authorisation under the temporary protection regime.

This certificate, issued after the National Health Service, Social Security and Tax Authority have assigned the respective numbers, is necessary for refugees to start working and access support.