A regulation of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration came into force on 1 January 2026 extending until 30 June 2026 the period during which Belarusian citizens can apply for a Polish travel document for foreigners.

What does this mean in practice?

• Who can benefit from this solution? Belarusian citizens who do not have a passport or other valid travel document, but who have:
  • a temporary residence permit (regardless of the basis for its issuance),
  • a permanent residence permit,
  • an EU long-term residence permit,
  • a residence permit on humanitarian grounds
  • or subsidiary protection.
• No fees – Belarusian citizens are still not required to pay a fee for a Polish travel document for foreigners.
• Simplified procedure – the Office for Foreigners indicates that it is still possible to obtain a travel document without having to prove that it is impossible to acquire a passport from the authorities of the country of origin.

This solution is intended to ensure that Belarusian citizens have access to a document enabling them to travel in situations where it is impossible to renew their passport at the consulate.