Published: 22.09.2025
According to the legal overview, Poland’s national sanctions list may include persons and entities linked to support for Russian aggression or human-rights violations in Russia and Belarus. Listed persons may face, among other measures, asset and economic-resource freezes as well as bans on entry and residence in Poland.
For someone planning to relocate, inclusion on Poland’s national sanctions list can directly block entry to and residence in the country. The source also identifies freezes of assets and economic resources, so the consequences may affect not only immigration status but also access to funds and economic activity. This primarily concerns persons and entities falling under Polish or EU sanctions criteria rather than ordinary residence-permit applicants. Most movers only need to consider this when checking their own status and counterparties, but it is a significant issue for anyone who may be listed.