Poland is introducing modifications to the procedures for real estate transactions involving foreign nationals. The new draft legislation proposes a comprehensive digitalization of the process and may affect numerous Ukrainians residing in the country.
The Polish government has endorsed new regulations for property acquisition by foreigners. Given that several million Ukrainians reside in Poland, these new rules will specifically pertain to them. Will Ukrainians be permitted to purchase property in Poland, and what essential information do they need to be aware of?
Inpoland provided further details on this matter.
New Regulations for Property Purchases in Poland: What Ukrainians Need to Know
Poland has opted to digitize the oversight of real estate purchases by foreign entities. The Council of Ministers of Poland has approved a legislative proposal that alters the regulations governing property transactions for non-nationals. These updates are intended to streamline verification processes and improve record-keeping accuracy, as announced by government spokesperson Adam Szłapka.
The primary innovation is the complete digitalization of the procedure. Notaries will be mandated to submit documents to the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA) exclusively through an electronic channel, utilizing a dedicated IT system named CREWAN.
This applies to agreements concerning the purchase of residential property and land, as well as shares and equity in companies that own property or possess perpetual usufruct rights.
The impetus for this reform stems from the current practice where notaries dispatch paper copies of deeds via mail within 7 days of signing. Consequently, the Ministry of the Interior frequently encounters delays.
Such tardiness in document submission compromises the accuracy of state registries and raises questions about the reliability of legal transactions.
The electronic format is designed to eliminate paper-based bureaucracy, expedite data exchange, and enable the state to exercise more effective control over the market.
Rules for Ukrainians in Poland – Latest Updates:
We remind you that the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland has urged Ukrainian refugees with PESEL UKR status to promptly update their information in Polish registries. This update is required for individuals who obtained their PESEL based on domestic documents or an expired foreign passport, as well as for those who subsequently acquired a new passport or underwent changes to their personal details (such as a surname change).
These changes also extend to children who have received a new document or were previously registered without a foreign passport.
To update your information, you must visit your local commune office and present a valid foreign passport. Fingerprints may also be taken if necessary. Individuals currently lacking a foreign passport at all are advised to obtain one urgently.
The deadline for updating registry information is August 31, 2026. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the revocation of PESEL UKR status, consequently forfeiting Ukrainians’ rights to legal residence, employment, and other benefits associated with temporary protection in Poland.
Furthermore, Ukrainians in Poland have been granted the opportunity to take the theoretical driving test in the Ukrainian language. This option is now available in Warsaw, Krakow, Lublin, Gdansk, Bialystok, Tarnow, Olsztyn, and other cities.
However, the practical driving test continues to be conducted in Polish, although candidates have the right to engage a translator.
To obtain a driving license, a foreign national must reach the requisite age and demonstrate a minimum of 185 days of residency in Poland. The application process commences with the creation of a candidate driver profile at their place of residence, which necessitates a medical examination and the submission of a document package.
Following this, one can enroll in a driving school or prepare for the theory test independently, proceeding directly to the practical component.
Upon successful completion of both examinations, a fee of 100 Polish złoty must be paid for the issuance of the license. Typically, the driving license is produced within nine working days, and its status can be tracked online via the info-car.pl system.
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