The chances of Ukrainian refugees returning home are fading in front of our eyes. Of the 92,000 refugees of Ukrainian origin aged 15 to 65 in the Netherlands as of November 1 2024, over 59% are employed. According to the country’s Central Statistical Office (CBS), a year earlier the share of employed Ukrainians was lower and amounted to 55%. Ukrainian war refugees in the Netherlands do not need work permits. This puts them in an exceptional position compared to other migrants from outside the EU or the European Free Trade Association. Most often, Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands work in the business services sector (50%), often through employment agencies. Many also work in trade, transport, and the hotel and restaurant industry (32%). At the same time, Dutch authorities are considering granting long-term residence permits to those who work and pay taxes in the country to guarantee stability to Ukrainians who have already integrated into society.