Poland opens three-year ‘CUKR’ residence permits for Ukrainians via new MOS 2.0 e-portal
VFS Global rolls out mobile app for booking Polish visa appointments
12-hour outage of Poland’s Trusted Profile service may delay e-visa and residence filings
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Poland’s new EES border-control system logs 6.8 million crossings and 9,400 entry refusals in first month
Poland’s interior ministry says the EU Entry/Exit System has already registered 6.8 million crossings and 9,400 refusals since going live nationwide on 10 April. The biometric database speeds compliant travellers but immediately blocks overstayers, meaning companies need to plan extra time for first-time enrolment and track employees’ Schengen-day balances. The data underline Poland’s rapid shift toward fully digital border management.
Poland opens online applications for three-year ‘CUKR’ residence card for Ukrainians
From 5 May Ukrainians in Poland who still hold PESEL-UKR status can file—exclusively online—for a three-year CUKR residence card. The permit converts temporary protection into a standard stay, gives full work rights and counts towards EU long-term residency. Companies employing Ukrainian staff should capture the new card data and update onboarding checklists, while migrants must weigh the loss of some welfare benefits once the card is issued.
Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights; key Polish routes—including Katowice–Frankfurt—among the casualties
Citing a jet-fuel shortage and ongoing restructuring, Lufthansa will axe 20,000 flights this summer, including the Katowice–Frankfurt route and frequency cuts on Warsaw-Munich. The loss of a major hub connection will disrupt Polish business travellers and slash revenue for regional airports. Companies should recheck bookings, budget for longer journeys and brief staff on EU261 compensation.