Factsheet for measure
PL-2022-9/2336
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Updated
– measures in Poland
Extension of temporary residence permits and visas for Ukrainians
Przedłużenie zezwoleń na pobyt czasowy i wiz dla obywateli Ukrainy
Background information
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. As a result of the Russian aggression, many Ukrainian refugees fled to Poland.
On 12 March 2022, the special act regarding Ukrainian refugees (Dz.U. 2022 poz. 583) entered into force, with effect from 24 February 2022. Its aim is to provide assistance to Ukrainians escaping the territory of Ukraine due to armed conflict.
Content of measure
This measure applies to every Ukrainian citizen, regardless of age and gender, who had lived in Poland before 24 February 2022 on the basis of national visas or temporary residence permits. If the last day of their legal stay was on February 24 and later, the above-mentioned documents are extended until December 31, 2022. According to the law, they will not be given a refugee status, thus any further measures specified in the special act regarding Ukrainian refugees do not apply to them. The enacted law allows Ukrainians with residence permits and visas to legally remain in Poland for up to 18 months.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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28 January 2023
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On 28 January, an amendment to the special act regarding Ukrainian refugees entered into force.
The amendment unifies the regulations that the date 24 of August 2023 will be the expiry date for visas and permits held by Ukrainian citizens before 24 February 2022.
From 1 April 2023, Ukrainian citizens holding a social security number (PESEL) will be able to apply for a temporary residence and work permit, a residence and work permit in a highly qualified occupation (EU Blue Card) or a permit to carry out business activities.
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Use of measure
No information available.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Does not apply to businesses
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Migrants or refugees
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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No special funding required
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
Unknown.
Views and reactions
Unknown.
Sources
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12 March 2022: Ustawa z dnia 12 marca 2022 r. o pomocy obywatelom Ukrainy w związku z konfliktem zbrojnym na terytorium tego państwa
(isap.sejm.gov.pl)
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30 January 2023: Amendment to the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of this state
(www.gov.pl)
