Due to the military aggression of the Russian Federation, many Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes and go abroad. In particular, some of our citizens found asylum in Poland. So, since the beginning of April, Ukrainian refugees with the status of UKR can apply for a temporary residence permit.. Channel 24 told how Ukrainians can apply for a residence card in Poland.

Who can apply for a residence card.

Ukrainians who were on the territory of Poland before February 24, 2022 have the right to apply for a residence card on a standard basis. The basis for this may be employment, training, business or family reunification..

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Refugees from Ukraine who arrived in Poland after February 24, 2022 and have UKR status are also eligible to apply for a residence card. This is provided for by amendments to the law on assistance to citizens of Ukraine in connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine, adopted in January 2023.

According to the updated rules, Ukrainians who are in Poland, but doing business or working remotely in Ukraine, cannot apply for a residence card.

Those who:.

officially employed / will be employed in Poland;

will perform highly qualified work (scientists, engineers, IT specialists);

will open or have already opened a business activity in Poland.

The Polish Special Law on the Support of Ukrainians guarantees legal stay in Poland until August 23, 2023 for those citizens of Ukraine who do not meet the above conditions.

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What documents need to be collected.

The package of documents may differ depending on what basis you indicate for applying for a residence permit in Poland. In particular, you need to have with you:.

2 copies of the application form in Polish;

photo (4 pieces, 3.5x4.5 centimeters);

2 copies and original passport (if you need to renew the card, you should take the old document);

service payment receipt.

The questionnaire can be completed online using the link.. To this package of documents should be added those that confirm the grounds for obtaining a residence card - for example, a contract for work or study.

Can they refuse to issue a residence card to Ukrainians.

They can refuse to issue a residence permit in Poland if the candidate filled out the questionnaire incorrectly or submitted an incomplete package of documents.

If a person has registered in the online booking system, he must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled visit and apply to the desired office. Documents may not be accepted if a person is more than 5 minutes late.

Earlier we wrote how Ukrainians in Poland can mistakenly lose their UKR status and what to do in this case.