Poland

Republic of Poland · POL

Temporary suspension of asylum applications at the Belarusian border for most individuals.

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Country score

52.5 / 100

1 policy records · 1 in force · 0 visa categories · 0 agencies tracked

Overview

Capital: Warsaw
Region: Europe · Central Europe
Currency: PLN
Primary language: Polish
Calling code: +48
Time zones: Central European Time (CET)

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PolandAsylumEffectiveEffective 18 Sept 2026

Poland Extends Suspension of Asylum Rights at Belarusian Border for 60 Days

What changed

The Polish government, at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration, has extended the temporary suspension of the right to submit applications for international protection at the Polish-Belarusian border for a further 60 days. This decision, effective from 18 September 2026, continues an existing legal mechanism aimed at combating illegal migration and ensuring border security, as published in the Journal of Laws.

Published 18 Sept 2026Effective 18 Sept 2026gov.pl

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Advisory

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Stable; border policies with Belarus affect certain asylum applications.

Visa-free access

Schengen Area member: visa-free entry for many nationalities for short stays (90 days in 180-day period).

Passport validity

Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date and issued within the last 10 years.

Entry requirements

Valid passport
Schengen visa or visa-free entry where applicable
Proof of sufficient funds
Proof of accommodation
Travel insurance

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Constrained

Asylum rights remain suspended at the Belarusian border for most individuals, with ongoing extensions to this policy.

Route openness 25%: 50/100
Processing speed 20%: 45/100
Policy stability 20%: 70/100
Path to residence 20%: 40/100
Transparency 15%: 60/100

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