Poland · PESEL UKR · NUE
NUE instead of UKR in Poland: why it happened and what to do
Short answer
The usual causes: you were outside Poland for more than 30 days; at the border you did not declare war-related evacuation and show Diia.pl; or your PESEL UKR was issued without a passport and your identity was not confirmed by 31 August 2026. If you were in fact abroad for less than 30 days, the status can be restored.
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What to do step by step
- 1
Check your status in mObywatel or Diia.pl and keep a dated screenshot.
- 2
Work out the cause: exit and entry dates, passport stamps, identity confirmation.
- 3
If you were abroad for less than 30 days, go to the urząd gminy with evidence — the register entry can be updated.
- 4
If you really lost protection, ask the urząd wojewódzki whether you can reapply or which other residence basis fits (for example a residence card).
- 5
Tell ZUS and your employer once the status is restored: payments and legal work depend on the register.
Important
A new protection application means new conditions: since 31 July 2026 the EU military-obligation requirement applies to men aged 18–60. Check your case before reapplying.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-08