The term of legal stay for refugees from Ukraine in Poland has been extended: details
Poland has extended the legal stay of Ukrainian refugees for another year. Find out more about the date until which Ukrainians will be able to stay in Poland
Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed a law amending the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens in connection with russia's armed aggression. According to the amendments, the country extended the period of temporary protection for refugees. Here's how long Ukrainians can stay in Poland.
The period of stay of refugees from Ukraine in Poland has been extended: what is known
Refugees from Ukraine who have taken refuge in Poland will be able to stay in the country legally until March 4, 2024, Dziennik Ustaw RP reports. Such changes concern the right to stay in Poland for Ukrainians who arrived in the country after February 24, 2022.
As you know, earlier this period ended on August 24, 2023.
For Ukrainians studying in Polish educational institutions, their stay in the country has been extended until August 31, 2024. This change also applies to parents and guardians of minor students.
Please note! The changes will come into force in Poland 14 days after the date of publication of the law.
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What assistance is available to Ukrainians in Poland?
Families from Ukraine are eligible to receive financial assistance for adults and children in 2023. In particular, refugees are eligible for support under the programs Karta Dużej Rodziny, Family 500+, Dobry Start and others.
We will tell you what financial assistance programs for Ukrainian families are currently available in Poland and how to receive funds - follow the link.
We remind you! Earlier we told you that certain services are still free for refugees in Poland. Read our article to find out where free education, healthcare, and transportation are available.
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The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.