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Legalization for Citizens of Ukraine

Full legal support: from retaining your UKR status and PESEL to obtaining a Residence Card (CUKR) and registering a business in Poland.

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Why It Matters

Understanding the core challenges, our robust solutions, and the proven pathway to success.

The Challenge

Why is legalization for Ukrainians getting harder?

2026 Rules: Changes to the Special Act and massive ZUS checks.

Loss of UKR / NUE status: Border Guard or ZUS can cancel your status due to system errors or leaving for more than 30 days.
Complicated transition to CUKR: The new procedure requires a flawless stay history, otherwise you will receive a refusal.
Bureaucracy in Urząds: Queues are growing, inspectors demand extra documents, and standard letters are ignored.

The Solution

Why Ukrainians choose LegalMigra

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We speak your language

Full support in English, Ukrainian, and Russian with no language barriers.

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Urząd Representation

We submit documents and communicate with inspectors without your presence.

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Fast-Track Processing

We use legal mechanisms (Ponaglenie) to speed up your decision.

The Process

How It Works

Situation AuditWe analyze your documents and stay history.

StrategyWe select the best grounds (CUKR, work, business).

SubmissionWe prepare a perfect dossier and submit it to the Urząd.

ResultWe monitor the case until you receive your plastic card.

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For Employers & Business (B2B): Turnkey Legalization of Foreign Employees

Work permits (Zezwolenie typu A, Oświadczenie), electronic filing via the MOS portal, and Power of Attorney representation across all 16 Polish Voivodeships.

Legal compliance audits of employment records and full company representation during PIP (Labour Inspectorate) and Border Guard (Straż Graniczna) inspections.

Dedicated corporate pricing starting from 3+ employees, 50/50 milestone split payments, official B2B contract, and Faktura VAT 23%.

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📍 NATIONWIDE COVERAGE — ALL 16 VOIVODESHIPS

Legal Representation Across Poland: Kraków, Warszawa, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, Katowice

From our headquarters in Kraków (ul. Aleksandry 21, lok. 207), we represent foreigners across all 16 Voivodeship Offices as your official legal proxy (Pełnomocnik under KPA). Starting April 27, 2026, residence card applications are submitted electronically via the MOS portal (Moduł Obsługi Spraw) and e-Doręczenia — you only visit the local office in your city once to submit fingerprints.

City & Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki)	2026 Filing & Monitoring Systems (MOS / e-Doręczenia / inPOL)	LegalMigra Representation Format (Power of Attorney)
Kraków — Małopolski UW (ul. Przy Rondzie 6)	MOS Portal + e-Doręczenia + MUW Booking	Electronic filing in MOS, in-person assistance for biometrics at ul. Przy Rondzie 6, inspector monitoring & Ponaglenie
Warszawa — Mazowiecki UW (ul. Marszałkowska 3/5)	MOS Portal + inPOL System + e-Doręczenia	Remote filing in MOS & inPOL, handling inspector summons via e-Doręczenia, document supplements & case expedition (Ponaglenie)
Wrocław — Dolnośląski UW (pl. Powstańców Warszawy 1)	MOS Portal + Przybysz DUW + e-Doręczenia	Electronic submission via MOS, full correspondence management by legal proxy, formal anti-delay reminders (Ponaglenie)
Poznań — Wielkopolski UW (pl. Wolności 17)	MOS Portal + Cudzoziemcy WUW + e-Doręczenia	Remote MOS registration, document compliance audit for WUW, biometrics scheduling & decision tracking
Gdańsk — Pomorski UW (ul. Okopowa 21/27)	MOS Portal + Klient PUW + e-Doręczenia	End-to-end representation under KPA Power of Attorney, responding to official requests & monitoring until card issuance
Katowice — Śląski UW (ul. Jagiellońska 25)	MOS Portal + e-Doręczenia + ŚUW Branch Offices	Electronic MOS filing, direct legal representation before the case officer & expedited processing support

What You Will Get

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What Our Clients Say

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David Mitchell

LegalMigra got my Blue Card approved in just 3 months. Incredibly professional team!

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Maria Garcia

I tried doing it myself and got rejected. Sergii's team fixed my case and I finally have my card.

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Rajesh Kumar

Very transparent process. They handled all the paperwork with my employer.

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Олександра Онуфрак

I sincerely thank the 'Migra' company for the qualified help in legalizing my stay. All issues are resolved promptly, transparently, and without unnecessary stress.

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София Хоченкова

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Vahan Khanikyan

I highly recommend Legal Migra. They helped me with applying for a residence card in Poland, and I am very satisfied with the result.

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Updated Updated: October 2026

Legal Basis Ustawa o pomocy obywatelom Ukrainy

Legalization of Ukrainians in Poland 2026: UKR status, CUKR and Residence Card

The rules for the stay of Ukrainian citizens in Poland have been updated. In 2026, the focus shifts from temporary protection to long-term legalization: obtaining CUKR status, standard Residence Cards, and opening a business. Below we discuss current legalization paths and document requirements.

Retaining UKR status and the Diia.pl app

Temporary protection status (UKR) remains in effect. The main requirement to maintain it is the absence of departures from the territory of Poland for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.

With each border crossing, you must declare the purpose of entry.

Regularly check the status of your electronic document in the Diia.pl application to avoid sudden cancellation.

Residence Card 2026: transition to CUKR

Since 2025, it has become possible to change the UKR status to CUKR (a special Residence Card for 3 years). This relieves many limitations of temporary protection. However, this path is not suitable for everyone.

An alternative remains applying for a standard Residence Card for work, study, or family reunification. Our lawyers will help you choose the safest path and prepare your file.

Business in Poland: JDG registration

Citizens of Ukraine retain the right to open a sole proprietorship (JDG) under the same conditions as Polish citizens. This is a great option for IT specialists, beauty industry professionals, and freelancers.

We will help you register a JDG, choose a form of taxation, and obtain a NIP number.

Driving license exchange

Citizens of Ukraine can legally exchange their driving license for a Polish document. In many cases, there is no need to pass additional exams. We will help prepare all the necessary documents and submit them to the Office without unnecessary stress.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

CUKR status is a new 3-year special Residence Card for Ukrainians. Unlike temporary protection (UKR), CUKR grants full resident status independent of Special Act extensions, allows easier EU travel, and is not canceled if you leave Poland for more than 30 days.

Yes, but with stricter rules. To receive 800+, your child must attend a Polish educational institution. Additionally, ZUS strictly verifies your actual residence in Poland.

NUE status means the loss of temporary protection. This happens if you leave for over 30 days or due to border system errors. You must urgently visit your local Urząd Gminy with proof of entry date to restore your status.

Switching to CUKR is not mandatory. If you have valid grounds (work, study, family, business), you can apply for a standard Residence Card. This is often more beneficial for acquiring long-term EU resident status later.

If you hold UKR status, your departure cannot exceed 30 consecutive days. Always declare your entry purpose (temporary protection) at the border and keep an active Diia.pl document.