Deportation of illegal immigrants to their country of origin

Deportation of illegal immigrants to their country of origin

The first reading of an amendment to the Act on Foreigners took place in the Sejm. The draft concerns the return of illegally staying in the European Union third-country citizens to their home countries. The regulation is intended to bring Polish law in line with EU...
Extension of the state of epidemic emergency – Foreigners

Extension of the state of epidemic emergency – Foreigners

The state of emergency of epidemic emergency has been extended until 31 March 2023. Until the expiry of the 30th day following the end of this state, the following are extended: the legal residence of foreigners who would have ended during the epidemic emergency or...
Croatia joins the Schengen Area

Croatia joins the Schengen Area

Croatia joins the Schengen Area from 1 January 2023. On the same day, Croatia will resign from its own currency, the Kuna, in favour of the Euro. At the same time, Romania and Bulgaria have been refused entry into the Schengen Area.
Extensions to the mObywatel (mCitizen) application

Extensions to the mObywatel (mCitizen) application

The Committee of the Council of Ministers for Digitalisation has adopted the law on the mObywatel app. Changes for foreigners include: generalising the use of the mLegitymacja (mobile student ID) service by schoolchildren and students, including foreigners, through...
Changes to border crossing of the European Union 

Changes to border crossing of the European Union 

From 2023, those entering the EU from third countries for a short stay will register in the EES system. Traditional border controls involving obtaining an entry stamp in the passport will step down in favour of electronic controls. As expected by the European Union,...