Indicator history

Not all groups of migrants have the same access to the social protection system and benefits. The citizens of EU, EEA or EFTA states and their families, the permanent residents, long-term EC residents, refugees and foreigners who obtained the subsidiary protection in Poland have full access to social assistance provided that they reside in Poland. Only certain groups of migrants who obtained a residence permit for a specified period of time have full access to social assistance. Most of them are denied any help in this respect. Foreigners who reside in Poland on the basis of tolerated stay have limited access to the social protection system – they have the right only to obtain shelter, meal, essential clothing or purposeful allowance. Certain forms of assistance may be also granted to victims of human trafficking. Undocumented migrants have no right to the social protection system and benefits.