Ukraine to Open New Consulate in Poznań to Expand Services for Citizens in Poland
Ukraine will officially open a new consulate in Poznań, Poland, on July 23, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced, saying the move is intended to improve access to consular services for the growing Ukrainian community in western Poland.
According to Sybiha, the decision to establish the new diplomatic mission was driven by the increasing number of Ukrainians living in the Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) region, where around 170,000 Ukrainian citizens currently reside. Until now, many of them had to travel long distances to obtain passports, legal documents, and other consular services.
Bringing Consular Services Closer to Ukrainians Abroad
In a statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sybiha said Ukraine continues to expand its diplomatic and consular network based on the needs of its citizens overseas.
“We want consular services to become closer, more accessible, and easier to use, while reducing the time and effort required for people to interact with the state,” the minister said.
The new consulate is expected to provide a full range of services, including passport issuance and renewal, notarization, civil registry matters, and assistance to Ukrainian nationals residing or temporarily staying in western Poland.
Growing Ukrainian Community in Poland
Poland hosts one of the largest Ukrainian communities abroad, with millions of Ukrainians living, studying, or working in the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The opening of the Poznań consulate is part of Kyiv’s broader effort to expand diplomatic representation in countries with significant Ukrainian populations.
The new mission will complement Ukraine’s existing diplomatic network in Poland, which includes the embassy in Warsaw and consular offices in Gdańsk, Kraków, Lublin, and Wrocław.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The opening also reflects the close partnership between Ukraine and Poland, which has become one of Kyiv’s key political, humanitarian, and military supporters during the war. In addition to providing assistance to citizens, the new consulate is expected to strengthen regional cooperation and facilitate closer economic, cultural, and institutional ties between the two countries.
The consulate will welcome its first visitors on July 23, marking another step in Ukraine’s efforts to modernize and expand its diplomatic presence abroad.
