From 1 November, new regulations come into force in Poland for Ukrainians with temporary protection who have been living in collective accommodation centres (Ośrodek Zbiorowego Zakwaterowania). From now on, free accommodation in such facilities is available only to the most vulnerable groups.
Free accommodation is retained only for:
Other Ukrainians who continue to stay in collective accommodation centres will be required to pay the full cost of their accommodation.
For the majority of Ukrainians, the new rules mean they must independently arrange housing and employment. Poland is encouraging active job-seeking to ensure personal financial stability and accelerate integration.
If you plan to stay in Poland, we recommend arranging official employment and housing as soon as possible.
Gremi Personal will help you find legal employment, prepare the necessary documents and comfortably settle in a new country.
We provide accommodation for all employees in well-appointed apartments and modern hostels, fully equipped with everything needed for daily life — from household appliances to internet access.
Contact our recruiters to receive a free consultation and find a vacancy that matches your qualifications.
From 1 November 2025, free accommodation in collective accommodation centres (Ośrodek Zbiorowego Zakwaterowania) remains only for the most vulnerable groups: pensioners and retirees, people with disabilities, and large families with three or more children.
Yes, for most of them. Ukrainians with temporary protection who stay in collective accommodation centres and do not belong to the protected groups must pay the full cost of their accommodation under the rules that take effect on 1 November.
Most Ukrainians must arrange housing and employment on their own. Poland is encouraging active job-seeking to support personal financial stability and speed up integration, so those planning to stay should arrange official employment and housing as soon as possible.
The rules apply to Ukrainians with temporary protection who have been living in collective accommodation centres. Only pensioners, people with disabilities, and large families with three or more children keep free accommodation, while everyone else pays the full cost.
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