International protection: why every 4th applicant gets rejected

Surprisingly, interest in international protection in Poland among citizens of Belarus and Ukraine remains high. Despite their often long-term stay in the Republic of Poland, many Ukrainians and Belarusians still find themselves in need of protection.

But here’s the hard truth: according to official statistics, only about every 4th–5th Ukrainian and every 2nd–3rd Belarusian receives a positive decision. A similar situation applies to other foreign applicants for international protection.

So what leads to refusals?

As someone who has been assisting with international protection applications for the past five years, I can say this with confidence: in 99% of cases, refusals are caused by a lack of proper preparation. There are many critical nuances during the application process that directly affect the final decision.

When the Office for Foreigners’ Affairs receives a “weak” application, the case may not even reach the interview stage. A refusal is often prepared automatically, without hearing the applicant.

And for many people, international protection may be the only real option — the last chance to stay legally not just in Poland, but in the entire EU.

Protect yourself and your loved ones. Seek help from an experienced lawyer before submitting your application and go through the process properly.

If you truly need protection in Poland and the right to stay legally in the European Union, don’t hesitate to book a legal consultation.