Poland repeals “Special Act”, folds Ukrainian refugees into EU-wide temporary-protection regime
UNHCR issues 23 February Protection-Sector bulletin mapping Poland’s 2026 immigration reforms
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UAE Tightens Visa-on-Arrival Rules, Creating New Hurdles for Polish Leisure & Business Travellers
From 22 February 2026 the UAE ended visa-on-arrival privileges for Poland and 38 other European countries. Polish citizens must now secure an e-visa and biometric appointment before travel, increasing lead-times and costs for holidaymakers and corporate road-warriors alike. Companies with Middle-East operations should revise travel policies immediately.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Goes Live—Some Poles with Dual Citizenship Face Entry Denial
A Fakt.pl report dated 22 February 2026 confirms that the UK’s new £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation will be compulsory from 25 February for visa-exempt visitors—including Poles. Dual Polish-British nationals who cannot show a UK passport or Right-of-Abode document risk being refused entry, forcing employers to review traveller profiles and compliance procedures.
Pakistan Opens E-Visa and Visa-on-Arrival to 192 Nations, Including Poland
On 22 February 2026 Pakistan confirmed that its online visa portal now covers 192 countries—including Poland—and expanded visa-on-arrival to 120 nations. The move slashes lead-times for Polish tourists and engineers heading to CPEC projects, although employers must still observe stringent security-registration rules.