16 stycznia 2026 r. weszły w życie przepisy wprowadzające instytucję wielokrotnego obywatelstwa Ukrainy. To jedna z największych zmian w prawie obywatelskim od wielu lat, szczególnie istotna dla milionów Ukraińców mieszkających poza granicami kraju. W praktyce oznacza to, że obywatele Ukrainy mogą w określonych przypadkach zachować obywatelstwo ukraińskie pomimo nabycia obywatelstwa innego państwa. Polska znajduje się wśród państw objętych nowymi rozwiązaniami. Nowe przepisy

At the end of April 2026, the Case Management Module (MOS2) was launched, constituting the next stage in the digitalization of proceedings concerning the legalization of foreigners' stay. Applications for temporary residence, permanent residence, long-term EU resident residence, and CUKR residence cards, among others, can be submitted through the system. After almost two months of system operation, we can already identify the first user experiences and the most frequently occ

As of May 4, 2026, Ukrainian citizens with UKR status can apply for a residence card with the annotation "Previously a holder of temporary protection," also known as a CUKR card. After more than a month of the new regulations being in effect, it's now possible to answer frequently asked questions and assess initial experiences with the new procedure. Who can apply for the CUKR card? The CUKR card can be obtained by citizens of Ukraine and certain members of their families who

On March 5, 2026, regulations phasing out the provisions of the Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens in the Event of Armed Conflict came into effect. This means a gradual reduction of existing benefits and a transition from the temporary protection mechanism to standard rules for legalizing residence and work. The amendment introduces, among others: making the use of existing solutions dependent on having a PESEL number with UKR status, extension of the legality of stay o