The Polish Senate has supported a new law on foreigners and conditions for assistance to Ukrainian citizens. 57 senators voted for the document, 32 voted against, and there were no abstentions. The law has already been approved by the Sejm, so now it has been finally adopted by the parliament and awaits the signature of the country's President Karol Nawrocki.
Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Maciej Duszczyk stated that the government hopes to sign the document in its current version.
The document extends the legal stay of Ukrainian citizens in Poland until March 4, 2026. At the same time, the law establishes new conditions for receiving social assistance: it will be available only to those who work or teach children in Polish schools. Exceptions are provided for parents of children with disabilities.
In addition, the law restricts adult Ukrainians' access to some medical services — in particular, medical rehabilitation programs, dental care, and certain medical programs.
As of today, temporary protection for Ukrainians in Poland is valid until the end of September 2025. If Navrotsky signs the new law, the term will be extended for another year and a half.
The Polish president previously vetoed another bill on refugee aid, saying that only Ukrainians working in the country should receive social benefits and access to healthcare. Polls have shown that this position is shared by almost 60% of Polish citizens.
