Poland-27th Session May 2017-Marginalized groups of women

Para 117) As to procedures relating to refugees, it will be expedient to note that the legislative amendments enacted in recent years have facilitated foreigners’ access to such procedures in Poland. For example, it is now possible to submit a written declaration of the intention to apply if the foreigner cannot attend the offices of the Border Guard organ in person. This applies e.g. to the elderly, single mothers or patients staying in hospitals. Importantly, any person having submitted such a declaration is already protected from being returned.