In Poland, as of February 1, a new stage of applications for receiving monthly aid of 800+ for the calculation period of 2026 has begun. The program concerns parents and guardians of children under the age of 18, who plan to continue receiving payments under the state program «Family 800+». As reported by InPoland.net.pl.
Applications are accepted exclusively in electronic format. Documents can be submitted via the ZUS electronic services platform (PUE ZUS), the mZUS application, online banking, or the Emp@tia portal. Paper applications are no longer accepted. ZUS warned that all unfinished or unsent applications with a working document status in eZUS will be deleted.
800+ in Poland: how to apply in 2026
When filling out the application, the applicant must provide:
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the details of the parent or guardian and the child
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the PESEL number
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contact information and residence address
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the bank account number for transfer of funds
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if available – information about the child's disability.
After verifying the details, the application must be confirmed and the submission confirmation saved. ZUS advises not to delay with the procedure to avoid interruptions in payments.
800+ payments for Ukrainians: new conditions
Changes have also affected Ukrainian citizens with UKR status. As of January 31, 800+ payments for this category have been suspended. To restore assistance, the applicant must submit a new application and meet the updated requirements:
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to be professionally active in Poland
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to reside with the child on the territory of the country
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to ensure compulsory education of the child in a Polish educational institution.
Only by meeting these conditions can the payment be restored.
Recall that Poland plans changes in the state aid program "800 Plus", which provides for automatic renewal of payments without the need for annual applications.