Citizens can check the relevance of their registry status via state electronic services
Ukrainian citizens in Poland may lose their temporary protection status due to prolonged absence, obtaining other residence documents, or unconfirmed personal data during initial registration. The change of status marker to NUE occurs automatically in case of non-compliance with document verification deadlines set for August 31, 2026. Individuals can verify their current standing through online government portals or by visiting municipal offices in person. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Остапова Анастасія) citing Office for Foreigners, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The digital identification number itself is not deleted, but the alteration of the specific marker in the state registry leads to the suspension of rights associated with temporary protection. Grounds for revoking this status include staying outside Poland for more than 30 days, obtaining a residence permit, or acquiring protection in another European Union member state. Furthermore, filing an application for international protection or obtaining another statutory legal basis for staying terminates the UKR status.
Document Verification Requirements and Transition to NUE Status
Specific regulations affected Ukrainians who obtained their PESEL UKR without presenting a valid foreign passport. Such individuals were required to verify their identity at a local office by August 31, 2026. Failure to fulfill this requirement resulted in the status being automatically changed to NUE starting September 1, 2026, indicating that the person is no longer registered as a temporary protection beneficiary. Parents of minor children whose identities were registered without a passport also had to follow this procedure.
Online Methods for Checking PESEL UKR Status
Individuals can verify whether their status remains active through official Polish electronic public services. To do this, users need to access the official portal and authorize themselves using Profil Zaufany or another accessible electronic identification method. If the registry displays NUE or another mark instead of UKR, the citizen must clarify the reason for the change. Alternatively, a personal visit to any local municipality office with a passport allows for a direct database check.
Legal Consequences of Status Change and Further Actions
The transition from UKR to NUE does not automatically mean that a person resides in Poland illegally, provided they possess another legal ground for staying. Valid temporary or permanent residence permits, long-term EU resident permits, valid visas, or timely filed residence applications can serve as legal bases. If the status was lost due to a technical error regarding travel dates, citizens can petition local authorities for data correction using border crossing stamps or tickets. Those who spent over 30 days abroad may re-apply for temporary protection within 30 days of re-entering Poland.
While the European Union extended temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine until March 4, 2028, current Polish national guidelines officially specify the validity of PESEL UKR status until March 4, 2027. Ukrainians are advised to monitor further alignment of Polish legislation with EU decisions.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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