If you or your relatives are in immediate danger of a threat to life or health in connection with the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine and the use of violence against the civilian population and you decide to leave the territory of Ukraine, you can go to any border crossing with Poland and declare it to the officers of the Guard Graniczna - willingness to submit an application for international protection in Poland. Remember to describe your situation in detail and present all relevant documents and photos.
You can get current information about the waiting times at different border crossings here:
https://www.aid4ukr.com/get-help/waiting-times-at-the-borders-of-ukraine
According to the information provided by the Office for Foreigners , as a citizen of Ukraine, you can enter Poland on the basis of:
- visa-free travel on the basis of a biometric passport;
- national visa (D) or Schengen visa (C);
- a visa with a D or C designation, or a residence permit issued by another Schengen state;
- hold a temporary residence permit, permanent residence or long-term resident's EU residence permit and a valid residence card;
If you do not have any of the above (biometric passport, visa, permit), you can enter on the basis of:
- an application for granting international protection, submitted at the Polish border crossing point;
- consent of the commanding officer of the Border Guard, given when crossing the border.
If after coming to Poland you want to use the help offered by the Polish government, go to one of the reception points. At these points, you will receive a meal, an opportunity to rest and the necessary information. The list of reception points can be found HERE .
Addresses of reception points:
- Suchodolski Palace Communal Culture and Tourism Center, ul. Parkowa 5, 22-175 Dorohusk - housing estate
- Border Culture and Recreation Center, ul. Spółdzielcza 8, 22 - 540 Dołhobyczów
- School Complex in Horodło, ul. Piłsudskiego 58, 22 - 523 Horodło
- Primary School in Lubycza Królewska (back of the sports hall), ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 5, 22 - 680 Lubycza Królewska
- Common room, Korczowa 155 37-552 Korczowa
- Sports hall - Medyka 285, 37-732 Medyka
- Primary School in Krowica Sama 183, 37-625 Krowica Sama
- Former Primary School in Łodyna, Łodyna 41, 38-700 Ustrzyki Dolne
Border crossings can also be crossed on foot.
If you do not have a place of stay in Poland, go to the nearest reception point. (https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/punkty-recepcyjne2)
Decisions related to the transported movable property (e.g. a car) are taken by the National Revenue Administration when crossing the border.
Poland has no influence on the border procedures applicable when crossing the Ukrainian border.