# Poland is replacing temporary-protection certificates with P…

New certificates have not been issued since 5 March 2026. Existing certificates remain valid until 4 March 2027, and holders may obtain PESEL UKR without leaving Poland.

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Immigration · 2026-08-04

Since 5 March 2026, Poland’s Office for Foreigners has no longer issued certificates confirming temporary protection. For eligible people who entered Poland lawfully, the official proof is now a PESEL number with UKR status.

After obtaining PESEL UKR, the holder can download an electronic residence document in the mObywatel app. Certificates issued before 5 March 2026 remain valid through 4 March 2027. Their holders may apply for PESEL UKR without leaving Poland; once PESEL UKR is assigned, the old certificate is cancelled.

Certificate holders continue to have access to the labor market. If they start a new job, the employer must notify the district labor office through praca.gov.pl within seven days of the start date.

Source: [Urząd do Spraw Cudzoziemców](https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/wazna-informacja-dla-cudzoziemcow-korzystajacych-z-ochrony-czasowej-na-podstawie-zaswiadczen-wydanych-przez-szefa-urzedu-do-spraw-cudzoziemcow)
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