PESEL UKR holders in Poland have been reminded of the need to confirm their identity at the office by August 31, 2026. What needs to be done and what consequences await those who miss the deadline.
Ukrainian citizens, including children, who have received a PESEL number with UKR status based on a declaration of identity, internal passport, ID card, or birth certificate, are required to confirm their data. To do this, they must personally visit any gmina office (urząd gminy) and present a valid foreign passport by August 31, 2026.
This requirement does not apply to those who have already provided a foreign passport when applying for PESEL. In their case, the UKR status is extended automatically, and no additional actions are required.
What will happen if the data is not confirmed on time
From September 1, 2026, the lack of confirmation will lead to the following consequences:
— the UKR status will be changed to NUE in the PESEL register;
— the right to legal stay in Poland based on temporary protection will be lost;
— access to social benefits, including the «800+» allowance, will be terminated;
— a new legal basis will need to be arranged for further stay.
Additional rules
Data update
Any changes to personal data (e.g., change of surname) or obtaining a new identity document, including the first foreign passport for a child, must be registered at the gmina office to update the data in the PESEL register.
New registration
Individuals without a PESEL UKR number or who have lost it must contact the gmina office as soon as possible. The application must be submitted in person with a valid foreign passport — no later than 30 days from the date of entry into Poland. An exception is made for children under 12 years old, who are not fingerprinted.
