From July 1, the Polish authorities will not automatically extend visas and permanent residence permits (MPP) for foreign citizens.

This is due to the cancellation of the epidemic threat regime in the country, which was introduced in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.. The corresponding bill is published on the website of the Center for Legislation under the Government. It is reported by "

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In Poland, since March 2020, there is a rule that extends the validity of national visas and residence permits for the period of the epidemic threat. Thanks to her, many foreigners could stay in the country even with expired documents..

But from July 1, expired permits and residence permits and visas will not be automatically renewed for foreigners.

However, due to the fact that the epidemic threat regime is canceled from July 1, the norm will cease to be valid - all extended visas and WFP will become invalid within 30 days. That is, from August these documents will no longer be valid..

Earlier we wrote that Ukrainians received a record number of Polish passports in 2022.