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Poland activates upgraded Eurodac biometric system to tighten external-border security

Poland activates upgraded Eurodac biometric system to tighten external-border security

Poland put the upgraded Eurodac biometric system into full production on 16 June 2026, giving border and police officers instant access to EU-wide fingerprint and facial-image records of asylum-seekers and irregular migrants. The roll-out is expected to accelerate identity checks, support the temporary controls on the German and Lithuanian borders, and streamline immigration processing for legitimate foreign workers.

Jun 17, 2026
Polish Visa Centres in Belarus Cancel Hundreds of Appointments Made During Testing Phase

Polish Visa Centres in Belarus Cancel Hundreds of Appointments Made During Testing Phase

VFS Global has annulled all visa-submission appointments in Belarus that were booked before Poland’s system went live on 8 June. The move aims to eliminate queue-jumping and corruption but will delay travel for workers and students bound for Poland, forcing employers and mobility managers to adjust onboarding timelines.

Jun 17, 2026
Polish visa centres in Belarus cancel pre-launch appointments to re-set fair access queue

Polish visa centres in Belarus cancel pre-launch appointments to re-set fair access queue

VFS Global has wiped all Polish-visa appointments in Belarus that were booked before the new e-queue system officially launched on 8 June. The reset, announced on 16 June, forces applicants to re-join a verified waiting list, aiming to stamp out black-market slot-trading but likely delaying July start dates for Belarusian workers headed to Poland.

Jun 17, 2026
Poland Suspends Traffic at Połowce and Sławatycze Crossings on Belarus Border

Poland Suspends Traffic at Połowce and Sławatycze Crossings on Belarus Border

Poland has halted all passenger and cargo movements through the Połowce and Sławatycze border posts with Belarus, citing security concerns. The sudden closure forces transport companies and travellers to use alternative crossings, increasing journey times and operational costs.

Jun 17, 2026
Sejm starts fast-track ratification of Social Security Agreement with Albania, easing postings both ways

Sejm starts fast-track ratification of Social Security Agreement with Albania, easing postings both ways

On 16 June Poland’s Sejm moved to ratify a Social Security Agreement with Albania, aiming to eliminate double contributions and protect benefit rights for cross-border assignees. The accord should lower posting costs for Polish and Albanian employers from late 2026.

Jun 17, 2026

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