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Government again prolongs suspension of asylum applications at Belarus frontier

Government again prolongs suspension of asylum applications at Belarus frontier

Poland has extended its ban on filing most asylum requests at the Belarus border for another 60 days, keeping the measure in place through 20 July 2026. Officials say the policy curbs irregular migration, while NGOs argue it breaches constitutional and international refugee protections. Businesses moving staff from or through Belarus must plan alternative visa solutions.

Jul 27, 2026
Poland keeps two Belarus border crossings closed amid security review

Poland keeps two Belarus border crossings closed amid security review

Poland has kept the Połowce and Sławatycze road crossings on the Belarusian border closed as of 26 July 2026, citing security risks. Freight and passenger traffic must divert to other posts, potentially lengthening journeys and raising logistics costs. The move underscores Warsaw’s continued hard-line stance toward Minsk-linked migration pressure and highlights the need for businesses to monitor border-control updates closely.

Jul 27, 2026

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