[International] Poland Tightens Immigration Policy, Record High Number of Foreigners Expelled
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The Polish government has tightened its immigration policies in recent years, leading to a surge in the number of foreigners being expelled. In 2025, the number of deportations more than tripled compared to 2023, with approximately 10,000 foreign nationals repatriated. In the first half of this year alone, 6,000 people have been expelled, and the total number of expulsions is projected to reach a new record high for the year.
According to exclusive statistics obtained by the Polish news outlet Interia on the 13th from the Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA), the number of foreigners expelled from Poland has seen a significant leap in recent years.
In 2023, only 3,000 expulsion cases for foreign nationals were carried out across Poland. By 2025, this number sharply rose to 10,000, an increase of over 330%.
Latest data indicates that in the first half of 2026, Poland has already executed 6,000 expulsion cases, a nearly 30% increase compared to the 4,600 cases in the same period of 2025. It is expected that the total number of expulsions this year will set a new historical record.
Regarding this wave of expulsions, Deputy Minister of Interior and Administration Maciej Duszczyk stated in an interview that the Polish government is thoroughly implementing an immigration policy of "regaining control and ensuring security."
He pointed out that among the expelled foreign citizens, Ukrainian citizens constitute the largest proportion, primarily because Ukrainians form the largest demographic in Poland, with approximately 2 million currently residing there. Other nationalities frequently involved in expulsion procedures include those from Georgia, Belarus, Moldova, and Colombia.
Mr. Duszczyk further explained that the most common reasons for expulsion are the lack of valid residence documents or overstaying in the Schengen area. Additionally, the Polish government issues expulsion orders to individuals who "threaten the national defense and security." Although such cases do not represent the highest proportion of the total expulsions, the government's determination to combat crime is extremely firm.
To effectively prevent illegal immigrants from "relocating" to other EU countries after expulsion, Poland simultaneously imposes Schengen area entry bans ranging from 6 months to 10 years on each expelled individual.
The Ministry of Interior and Administration mentioned that the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES), fully implemented in 2025, has become crucial for improving residence control systems. This system records biometric data such as facial images and fingerprints of non-EU short-term travelers, virtually eliminating the possibility of entering the EU with forged documents. (Editor: Hsu Chia-yuan)
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=226094
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