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Germany changes rules for Temporary Protection

May 29, 2026

⚠️ Germany changes rules for Temporary Protection! (See the infographic below 👇) If you have already obtained temporary protection in another country, Germany will no longer grant you this stat….

    Important Legal Changes from 4 March 2026 for refugees from Ukraine

    March 4, 2026

    The legal rules that apply to refugees from Ukraine in Poland will change from 4 March 2026 onwards. These changes mean that temporary protection (PESEL-UKR) will now be based on a different set of la….

      Change of Address of the Border Guard Post in Warsaw

      November 7, 2025

      Starting from October 20, it will be possible to submit an application for international protection in Warsaw at the Border Guard office located at Wynalazek 4 Street. All procedures related to issuin….

        Special Act amendments

        September 24, 2025

        You may know that a new version of the Act on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with armed conflict on the territory of that state (the so-called “Special Act”) – the….

          Presidential veto on the amendments to the Special Act

          August 26, 2025

          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 con….

            ? Scholarships Available: Summer School on European Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy (?Deadline to Apply: 1 June 2025)

            May 9, 2025

            The Odysseus Academic Network, in collaboration with UNHCR, invites applications from refugees for the 25th edition of its prestigious Summer School on European Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy, ….

            Guide on School Education for Non-Polish Citizens

            February 10, 2025

            The Office for Foreigners has prepared a new guide on school education for non-Polish citizens. It is available in ten languages. In the guide, you will find information about: The guide can be downlo….

            Ukraine is Home: Information about continued stay in host countries and opportunities regarding visits and voluntary return

            December 13, 2024

            Returning home is a personal decision that should be fully informed, voluntary and take place in conditions of safety and dignity. UNHCR continues to call on countries to allow civilians fleeing Ukrai….

            Job and Entrepreneurship Fair in Warsaw (October 16, 2024)

            October 7, 2024

            On October 16, the XVI Job and Entrepreneurship Fair will be held in Warsaw at the exhibition halls of the Palace of Culture and Science (fourth floor, from 10:00 to 17:00). The event is aimed at ever….

              UNHCR Supports Ministry of Education’s Campaign for Ukrainian Parents

              August 28, 2024

              Education is the right of every child. As the 2024/2025 school year approaches, UNHCR is supporting the Ministry of Education’s outreach campaign to Ukrainian parents on recent changes and solut….

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