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Extension of Border Restrictions with Belarus: International Protection Applications

The Polish Parliament has agreed to extend the temporary restriction on submitting applications for international protection directly at the border with Belarus. This means individuals attempting to cross this border will not be able to immediately apply for asylum in Poland. The decision aims to maintain control over the border situation.
Key points
The restriction on applying for international protection at the border with Belarus is extended.
Individuals crossing the border from Belarus will not be able to submit an asylum application directly at the border crossing.
The measure aims to maintain control over the migration situation on Poland's eastern border.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-01-09
For 421
Against 15
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 10_2118
Process start date: 2026-01-07
Voting date: 2026-01-09
Meeting no: 49
Voting no: 33
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Source data: api.sejm.gov.pl
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

w sprawie wyrażenia zgody na przedłużenie okresu obowiązywania czasowego ograniczenia prawa do złożenia wniosku o udzielenie ochrony międzynarodowej na granicy państwowej z Republiką Białorusi

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 10_2118.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The restriction on applying for international protection at the border with Belarus is extended.
  • Individuals crossing the border from Belarus will not be able to submit an asylum application directly at the border crossing.
  • The measure aims to maintain control over the migration situation on Poland's eastern border.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Migration Security