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Immigration Office to close on 10 November; filings may shift to online queue
UdSC confirmed it will not accept walk-ins or appointments on 10 Nov, creating a four-day service gap for immigration filings. Employers should move urgent residence-permit submissions online and prepare for congestion when counters reopen on 12 Nov.
Government adds Aviation-Law overhaul to 5 Nov Cabinet agenda
On 5 Nov the Cabinet placed an Aviation Law amendment on its agenda, signalling forthcoming obligations for airlines to share passenger data on all EU flights and imposing steeper fines for non-compliance. The bill also paves the way for nationwide drone Remote-ID rules.
Humanitarian Observatory flags funding squeeze for Poland’s refugee sector
A 5 Nov newsletter by the Humanitarian Observatory says Polish refugee-support NGOs are losing funding while government spending pivots to border security. The resource crunch could lengthen integration timelines and create talent-retention issues for firms employing Ukrainian nationals.
China Keeps the Door Open: Visa-Free Access for Polish Travelers Extended to End-2026
Beijing announced on 4 November 2025 that its 30-day visa-free entry programme for Polish citizens will be prolonged until 31 December 2026. The decision eliminates visa costs and paperwork for short business and tourist visits, giving companies greater flexibility and supporting the sharp rebound in Poland–China travel since 2024.
LOT Schedules One-Off Boeing 777 Charter from Madrid to Warsaw for Late-November Peak
On 4 Nov 2025 LOT revealed it will operate a single Boeing 777-200ER from Madrid to Warsaw on 27 Nov to cope with Black-Friday-week demand. The wide-body nearly doubles seat and cargo capacity compared with LOT’s usual 737, signalling the flag-carrier’s growing use of wet-leases until its new Dreamliners arrive.
Poland Issues Typhoon Alert for Vietnam: Odyseusz Registration Urged for Travellers
The Polish foreign ministry has issued a 4 Nov alert advising citizens in Vietnam to prepare for Typhoon Kalmaegi (expected landfall 6-7 Nov) and to sign up for the Odyseusz tracking system. The warning affects thousands of Polish tourists and business travellers and underscores the need for robust duty-of-care planning.
Polish Consulate in New Delhi to Close 5, 10–11 November—Expect Processing Delays
A 4 Nov notice confirms the Polish Consulate in New Delhi will be closed on 5, 10 and 11 Nov. Visa and passport applicants must reschedule, and employers should plan for at least a week of additional lead-time when mobilising staff from India to Poland.
Lublin Voivodeship Immigration Office Announces 10–11 Nov Closure—In-Country Filings Affected
Lublin’s regional immigration office will be closed 10–11 Nov, pausing all in-person residence-permit services. Foreign employees and their HR sponsors must file electronically or reschedule to avoid legal-stay issues.
Lisbon Consular Section to Shut 10–11 November—Polish Citizens Urged to Collect Documents Early
Poland’s embassy in Lisbon will close 10–11 Nov, delaying passport pick-ups, residence-card renewals and visa processing. Polish travellers and posted workers in Portugal should collect documents or adjust travel plans before the long weekend.