The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported that citizens of Poland would be able to stay on the territory of Ukraine on legal grounds for 18 months. This law entered into force on September 16, 2022.
Source: The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
“Citizens of Poland, their spouses and children (regardless of citizenship) who entered Ukraine from the territory of the Republic of Poland for a temporary stay, as well as their children who were born on the territory of Ukraine, have the right to stay on the territory of Ukraine on legal grounds for 18 months. They also have the right to extend the period of their legal stay in Ukraine if they have relevant supporting documents (admission to a higher education institution, transfer to the next academic year, conclusion of an employment contract (contract), etc.).”
The Ukrainian Parliament adopted a law on special guarantees for Polish citizens in Ukraine in July.
In addition, a law on support for Ukrainian citizens arriving in the country due to the war entered into force in Poland on March 13, 2022.
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