The Polish borders are open and the government has stated that as many refugees as possible will be able to come to Poland.
Below, some links that might be useful. I apologize in advance that the list is very Poland-centered, but these are the sources that I was able to verify as a Polish person.
You are more than welcome to add more verified information and links!
⬆️ The website of the Polish government with all the information regarding crossing the Polish border and help for the refugees. As of now, the website is available in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and English.
⬆️ Blank forms that will help you cross the border with your pet. There is also legal background information in Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian. The documents have been prepared by a legal professional. In order to cross the border with your pet, the pet needs to be mocrochipped and vaccinated against rabies. These are the only requirements as of now, you don’t need a passport for your pet.
⬆️ You can send them an e-mail if you’re pregnant or have just given birth, they will provide help and support free of charge (consultations are held in English or in Polish).
I will hopefully be adding more links.
To everyone else:
If you have the means to do so, please consider giving your financial support.
⬆️ A verified fundraising campaign by the Polish Humanitarian Action. The money will be used to buy food, sanitary products and other supplies for those in need.
Feel free to add more verified links and information!
CORRECTION: your pet doesn’t have to be vaccinated or microchipped, it can be done at the Polish border!
polish government has opened a website for ukrainians seeking safety and trying to cross the ukrainian-polish border:
ua.gov.pl
as of 13:10 polish time, it has been said as many people as possible will be let through the borders. they are also supposed to let through children who do not have passports, as to not divide families.
If you are looking for an emergency exit from Ukraine, Poland will open EIGHT safety points on the border with Ukraine (you will get warm food, medical help and from there you will be guided to safety) in two of our voivodeships: lubelskie and podkarpackie. It is confirmed by the Polish Secretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, Paweł Szefernaker.
