Poland Tightens Immigration Rules: New Residency and Visa Requirements Announced Recent changes to Polish immigration law have raised concerns among foreigners. President Andrzej Duda signed the amendments on May 12, 2025, introducing stricter regulations for residency permits and student visas. These changes are expected to impact thousands of individuals. One key change involves the acceptance of documents for residency applications. According to a recent video by immigration expert @WK-partners, "Certificates from vocational schools won't be accepted for residency cards." This will affect many applicants who previously relied on these documents. Another significant alteration grants consuls and ministries greater access to ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) data. This will allow for more thorough checks on visa and residency applications, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. "Consuls will have access to ZUS data to verify tax payments," explains @WK-partners. The amendments also include stricter measures for student visas. Students will face more stringent monitoring, and those who fail to attend their designated educational institution risk having their visas revoked. This is a significant change that could affect international students' ability to study in Poland. The Polish government maintains that these changes are necessary to strengthen border security and ensure the integrity of the immigration system. However, the impact on foreigners already in the country and those planning to immigrate remains to be seen. The situation is being closely monitored by immigration lawyers and advocacy groups.
Президент Польши Анджей Дуда подписал два закона, регулирующих миграцию, в том числе, трудовую. В результате были внесены поправки в действующий Зако…
