You may have seen the President has vetoed the amendments to the Special Act – the main Act which implements the rights under EU law for refugees from Ukraine in Poland.
You may have some concerns in relation to this.
Please note that the fact that the amendments have not been signed into law does not mean you have lost your rights, including your right to legal status and access to healthcare, employment and education.
The Special Act in Poland is valid until 30 September 2025 and the EU Temporary Protection Directive (which underpins your rights in Poland) is in force until 4 March 2027. The EU law is directly applicable and legally binding in Poland and the protection enacted in the Directive remains valid. After the veto by the President, the works in the Parliament have been reassumed. A draft new amendment will be soon decided upon. We are waiting for these new legal solutions to take shape. We are monitoring the situation and will share more information as soon as it is available.
In the meantime, we urge you NOT to make any rushed decisions concerning your status or applying for alternative legalization statuses. Each individual situation should be consulted with a lawyer in order to fully analyze all available options.
A list of partner organizations that provide legal assistance is available on the Helpful Services page.