Overview

• The new law prolongs temporary protections for Ukrainians and extends state financing of Starlink terminals for six months, running to March 2026.
• Social payments, including the 800+ child allowance, will be paid only to foreigners who are working, with earlier school-attendance rules for children remaining in place.
• President Karol Nawrocki signed the revised bill on September 26 after vetoing a previous version on August 25 over unrestricted child benefits for non-working Ukrainians.
• Following the veto, the Interior Ministry drafted amendments that tightened eligibility for foreigners, leading to the version approved by both chambers of parliament.
• The legislation maintains free medical care for Ukrainian minors and for insured employees, and the president’s chief of staff said this will be the last such bill he plans to sign.