Where should I seek assistance and what document should I obtain if I am not covered by the Act on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine, but I am nonetheless eligible for temporary protection?
The categories of people who were granted the temporary protection are described here: https://ukraina.interwencjaprawna.pl/temporary-protection-who-will-benefit-from-it-and-what-will-the-beneficiaries-be-entitled-to%ef%bf%bc/
A person interested in receiving temporary protection should apply to the Head of the Office for Foreigners (Szef Urzędu do Spraw Cudzoziemców, ul. Taborowa 33, 02-699 Warszawa) for a certificate confirming the use of temporary protection.
From January 25, 2023, the above-mentioned foreigners may apply for a certificate on the use of temporary protection only in one of the following ways:
- by post to the address: Office for Foreigners, ul. Taborowa 33, 02-699 Warsaw,
- by e-mail to the address: Opiekowaczasowa@udsc.gov.pl,
- electronically via the ePUAP platform,
- in person at the office of the office at ul. Taborowa 33 in Warsaw.
According to the Office for Foreigners, the foreigner should attach to the application:
- a copy of the travel document with the confirmation of entry into the territory of Poland starting from February 24, 2022,
- a copy of the document which entitles you to use protection or legal stay in Ukraine before February 24, 2022 on the basis of a valid permanent residence permit,
- a statement on the impossibility of returning to the country or region of origin,
- copies of documents regarding kinship with persons entitled to temporary protection in the case of children or other close relatives who lived together as one family.
A person enjoying temporary protection to whom a certificate has been issued shall, upon request, be guaranteed medical care by the Head of the Office for Foreigners and shall be granted assistance by means of accommodation and meals or assistance in the form of a monetary benefit.
The assistance provided through accommodation and meals includes:
1) permanent financial assistance for the purchase of cleaning and personal hygiene products or supplies
cleanliness and personal hygiene;
2) assistance in the form of learning the Polish language and basic materials necessary to learn this language;
3) teaching aids for children benefiting from education and care in public institutions, primary schools or secondary schools;
4) financing of journeys by public transport:
a) for the purpose of treatment or undergoing preventive vaccinations,
b) in other particularly justified cases.
Food used by a minor child should be adapted to his age.
In return for food for a child until the age of 6 or for a primary or secondary school student, the child is entitled to a cash equivalent.
The assistance provided through accommodation and meals includes:
1) permanent financial assistance for the purchase of cleaning and personal hygiene products or supplies
cleanliness and personal hygiene;
2) assistance in the form of learning the Polish language and basic materials necessary to learn this language;
3) teaching aids for children benefiting from education and care in public institutions, primary schools or secondary schools;
4) financing of journeys by public transport:
a) for the purpose of treatment or undergoing preventive vaccinations,
b) in other particularly justified cases.
Food used by a minor child should be adapted to his age.
In return for food for a child until the age of 6 or for a primary or secondary school student, the child is entitled to a cash equivalent.
Where it is not possible for the Head of the Office for Foreigners to provide assistance in the form of accommodation and food, he or she shall provide assistance in the form of a cash benefit.
In order to benefit from the assistance specified herein, one should also apply to the Head of the Office for Foreigners.
Attached are the templates of both applications to be completed and submitted to the office.
https://www.gov.pl/attachment/733b38cf-45de-4d9c-b0fc-0491c423175d