The proposed changes are intended to equalise the situation of Ukrainian citizens who entered Poland after the 24th of February 2022. Currently, the right to legalize residence under the provisions of the Act (specustawa) is granted to Ukrainian citizens who entered Poland directly. The word "directly" used in it, is to be deleted.

If the amendment enters into force, the fact that the Ukrainian citizen entered Poland through another country, such as Hungary or Slovakia, will not matter. Such a person will also be entitled to benefit from the solutions provided for in the special Act. 

This means that each citizen of Ukraine, who entered Poland as of the 24th of February 2022 and is protected by the provisions of the Act, will be provided with legal residence in Poland for 18 months, i.e. until 24 August 2023. They will also be able to exercise the right to obtain a  3-year temporary residence permit after 9 months of stay in Poland and will be entitled to numerous social benefits (after obtaining an ID (PESEL) number).

The parliament is planning further amendments to the Act.