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CUKR residence card

A separate procedure for eligible Ukrainian citizens under temporary protection who meet PESEL UKR status conditions.

Who this is for

For Ukrainian citizens meeting the current statutory conditions for a CUKR application.

Key conditions

  • Legal stay at filing where required by law
  • An appropriate and genuine basis for the application
  • Complete form, attachments, signatures and fees
  • Current evidence supporting the stated circumstances

Documents to review

  • Valid travel document and required copies
  • Current photographs, application form and proof of fee
  • Evidence of the purpose of stay or employment
  • Income, insurance or accommodation documents where relevant

How the process works

  1. Review the legal basis and deadlines
  2. Prepare and check the document list
  3. Prepare and file the application
  4. Respond to authority correspondence
  5. Decision and follow-up duties

Common mistakes

  • Incorrect legal basis or application form
  • Missing signature, fee or current attachment
  • Inconsistent details across documents
  • Missing the deadline in an authority request

Timing

Duration depends on the procedure, completeness of the file and the authority's workload. Procedural deadlines run from valid service or filing; the instructions in the specific case must always be checked.

Additional requirements

Applications opened on 4 May 2026. Eligibility, filing method and status continuity must be checked against the current MOS notice.

  • Verify identity and current PESEL UKR status
  • Check continuity of the required status
  • Confirm the current MOS filing method
  • Prepare documents and data before sending
  • Monitor official notices because this is a new procedure

Questions and answers

Official sources

MOS — karta pobytu CUKR

Last updated: 2026-07-17

This content is general information and is not a substitute for individual legal analysis. Requirements may depend on the facts and the practice of the competent authority.