The Polish government has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, including men, until September 2025. However, the terms of payment of assistance to families with children in the amount of 800 zlotys (about 7810 hryvnias) will be changed. This was reported by PAP.

As explained by Vice Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the so-called 800+ payments and other assistance will be available to all families whose children attend Polish schools.

“There has been a lot of information that people receive assistance and immediately leave for Ukraine. We are tightening the system, making it more transparent,” said Kosiniak-Kamysz.

According to him, the Polish government will continue to support those Ukrainian citizens who fled the war, but they also expect “clear and understandable rules.”

In addition, the draft law adopted by the government provides for the abolition of a one-time social assistance in Poland for Ukrainian refugees in the amount of 300 zlotys, as well as the abolition of monetary compensation for private housing owners who provided accommodation and food to refugees from Ukraine.

Another important innovation in the draft law is the possibility of changing the status of stay of Ukrainians in Poland: from the current temporary protection to a temporary stay of up to three years.

The amendments to the law, with the exception of some provisions, will come into force on July 1, 2024.