Poland
Poland is the biggest country in Central Europe. Its borders with Ukraine and Belarus are the European Union’s external borders.
In 2020, Poland received 2,803 asylum applications, which was a significant decrease compared to previous years. Most asylum-seekers were citizens of the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Belarus. 392 people were given international protection – most of them being from Turkey, Belarus and Russia.
UNHCR’s main objectives in Poland are to monitor access to territory and reception conditions as well as advocate for an efficient and protection-sensitive asylum system and related policies. UNHCR also aims to improve durable solutions such as local integration opportunities and increase public awareness of refugees and asylum issues. UNHCR works closely with both governmental and non-governmental organisations in Poland to achieve these objectives.
For information about our work in Poland:
- Information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Poland – help.unhcr.org
- Visit our country website - Poland | Polska (Polski)
- For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
Contact Information
UNHCR Representation in Poland
Street Address:
Przedstawicielstwo UNHCR w Polsce, ul. Przemyslowa 30, 00-450 Warszawa, Poland
Mailing Address:
Przedstawicielstwo UNHCR w Polsce, ul. Przemyslowa 30, 00-450 Warszawa, Poland
Telephone:
48 22 628 6930
Facsimile:
48 22 625 6124
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT + 1
Working Hours:
Monday: 8:30 - 16:30
Tuesday: 8:30 - 16:30
Wednesday: 8:30 - 16:30
Thursday: 8:30 - 16:30
Friday: 8:30 - 16:30
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
03 January 2022, New Year's Day (observed)
06 January 2022, Epiphany
18 April 2022, Easter Monday
02 May 2022, Eid Al-Fitr
08 July 2022, Eid Al-Adha
15 August 2022, Assumption Day
01 November 2022, All Saints Day
11 November 2022, Independence Day
26 December 2022, Christmas Day (observed)