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Civil-protection drills trigger RCB alert and heavy vehicle movements in Lower Silesia
The Government Security Centre has warned of major emergency-response drills across Lower Silesia on 22–23 April. Heavy military traffic and temporary road closures may disrupt airport transfers and cross-border trucking, so travel managers should reroute or add buffer time.
Poland’s Full Switch to the EU Entry/Exit System Changes Passport Control on Chełm–Kyiv Train
Poland is now fully live on the EU Entry/Exit System, ending passport stamping and introducing biometric scans on the Chełm–Kyiv train route. First-time crossers should allow extra time, but repeat journeys are quicker because data are stored for three years. The change automates 90-/180-day counts, leaving employers and travellers with less margin for error on short stays and making over-stays easier for authorities to detect.
Poland Announces Mandatory E-Filing of Residence Permits via MOS Portal from 27 April 2026
From 27 April 2026, Poland will accept residence-permit applications only through its MOS online portal; paper filings received after 26 April will be discarded. Employers must switch to fully digital workflows and ensure applicants have a Trusted Profile. The change streamlines processing but poses short-term administrative challenges, especially for Ukrainians transitioning to the new CUKR card.
Record Demand on LOT’s Wroclaw–Seoul Route Underscores Shift Toward Regional Long-Haul Travel
LOT’s Wroclaw–Seoul service is operating at near-full capacity, highlighting rising demand for direct long-haul flights from Poland’s regional airports. The trend benefits corporate travellers by reducing total travel time and could spur additional Asia-bound routes from secondary Polish cities.