On August 5, 2025, the government announced that it had adopted a draft law amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts, submitted by the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration.
Among other changes, the new regulations enable the submission of electronic applications for temporary residence permits, permanent residence permits and for long-term residence of the EU.
The online system will also allow Ukrainian citizens who are covered by temporary protection to apply for temporary residence for three years.
The project also introduces changes to the procedure for committing to return and placing minors in the centers.
The institution of induction on the obligation to leave Poland is introduced if the decision on deportation was issued by another EU country.
- Poland will not have to issue its own decision to return.
- This will speed up the transfer of foreigners to countries conducting the return procedure.
- This is a step towards a common system for the recognition of return decisions throughout the European Union.
The adopted solutions will come into force in accordance with the announcement of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, which will be published in the Official Journal.
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