At the end of August, President Karol Nawrocki vetoed an amendment to the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in Poland. Besides issues related to benefits, such as the 800+ program, this means that, as of October 1, 2025, there will no longer be any extensions of legal residence based on the special law. Thousands of Ukrainians will have the choice of staying in Poland illegally or leaving. This applies to those who arrived before the war. …
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At the end of August, President Karol Nawrocki vetoed an amendment to the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in Poland. Besides issues related to benefits, such as the 800+ program, this means that, as of October 1, 2025, there will no longer be any extensions of legal residence based on the special law. Thousands of Ukrainians will have the choice of staying in Poland illegally or leaving. This applies to those who arrived before the war. …