CHANGES IN FEES AND TERMS IN POLISH CITIZENSHIP CASES

On 1 August 2025, the Act of 25 June 2025 amending the Act on Repatriation and certain other acts will come into force. On this basis, the following fees will change: The fee for submitting an application for Polish citizenship to the President of the Republic of...

Groundbreaking changes to immigration law from 1 June? Or from 1 July or even 1 August?

While revolutionary changes to immigration law come into force on 1 June 2025, not all government systems are ready for them. On this matter, the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has published an important communication. It includes dates for the...

Return of penalties for non-registration of residence

The government plans to reintroduce penalties for failing to comply with the registration of residence obligation. In 2013, the penalties were abolished. Prior to this year, the following article of the Petty offences code was in force: Article 147 § 1, a person who...

Easter

The ADKINS team would like to wish you the plenitude of graces from the Risen Christ and a happy Easter celebration with your loved ones!

Temporary suspension of the right to asylum at the border with Belarus

On 27 March 2025, the Prime Minister signed an Ordinance on the temporary suspension of the right to apply for international protection at the border with Belarus. The Ordinance entered into force on the same day and is in effect for another 60 days.  An...

Act on the employment of foreigners – groundbreaking changes?

The Employment of Foreigners Act is coming, here are its key points: temporary work agencies will continue to be able to employ foreigners also on the basis of civil law contracts and not only on the basis of an employment contract it introduces the possibility for a...