New certificates for victims of torture or rape holding PESEL UKR

From 5 March 2026, the Head of the Office for Foreigners issues certificates confirming the circumstance of being a victim of torture or rape for beneficiaries of temporary protection who hold a PESEL number with UKR status. This solution is directed to a specific group of people whose experiences may have legal and procedural significance.

This path is not just an extra attachment to standard documentation. In practice, it may be highly relevant for the way the case is handled, the protection of the person’s rights and the assessment of their situation by public institutions.

The official information states that the application should include all available documentation concerning these circumstances. This may include medical materials, court documents and information showing that the events were reported to law enforcement authorities.

This means the matter requires a high level of care and evidence organisation. It is not only about filing the request itself, but about documenting the situation in a way that is as complete, coherent and safe as possible for the person submitting the papers.

A certificate of this kind concerns exceptionally sensitive matters and should not be treated like an ordinary administrative formality. For many people, collecting evidence and structuring the factual history will itself be difficult, which is why a calm and well-thought-out process is so important.

In practice, two elements must work together: the safety of the person concerned and the quality of the evidence package. Only then can the procedure genuinely support the case instead of generating additional stress and chaos.