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Last updated: March 17, 2023

GENERAL INFORMATION

Poland has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and has a visa-free agreement with Ukraine. According to this regime, Ukrainians can enter the territory of Poland with a biometric passport and stay here for up to 90 days.


However, due to the emergency, the stay of all citizens of Ukraine who arrived legally on the territory of the Republic of Poland in connection with the military operations in Ukraine and declared their intention to stay in Poland is considered legal for 18 months, starting from February 24, 2022.


Polish border guards admit all persons with any identity document, international passport, domestic passport, driver’s license, or birth certificate (of a child). If you do not have an ID, you will also be allowed to enter, but it will take longer (there is a need to verify your identity). Persons without passports are included in the stay procedure “With the consent of the head of the border service”, i.e., 15 days of legal stay. During this time, you can apply for a stay in Poland or an application for international protection.

Information support regarding the documents required for crossing and staying in Poland:

24-hours legal assistance for refugees from Ukraine:

For a long stay in Poland, you need to get a special identification number

More information about temporary protection and where to get a temporary protection document can be found on the website

IMPORTANT!

Free medical care for Ukrainians in Poland

You can get free medical care if:
  1. you have Ukrainian citizenship
  2. you can provide a document confirming the fact of crossing the border no earlier than February 24
As part of medical assistance, you have access to:
  • primary care physicians;
  • specialist doctors;
  • dentists;
  • diagnostic examinations;
  • hospital treatment;
  • rehabilitation.

More about medical care in Poland:

Social support

Legal and Psychological assistance

Community organizations and activist groups

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