Ukrainian woman Anna, together with her boyfriend, decided to leave Poland after several years of living in the country. The girl lived there for four years, and her partner, who works as a long-haul truck driver, for eight years. For further life, the couple chose Spain. She reports in a video on her Instagram account.
During their years in Poland, the young people managed to adapt, learn the language, make friends, and build a familiar social circle. Despite this, they concluded it was time to move. Among the reasons, Anna cited difficulties with legalization and a change in attitude towards Ukrainians among part of Polish society.
Why the Ukrainian woman decided to leave Poland in the summer of 2026
The girl named the lengthy processing of a residence permit as one of the main reasons for the move. According to her, Ukrainians previously had to wait a long time for a decision, and now the procedure has supposedly become more complicated with additional checks, including for minor offenses.
Anna also spoke about risks for Ukrainian men if they run into legal problems. At the same time, she did not specify whether her boyfriend faced such circumstances and on what basis they were staying in Poland.
The statement about possible deportation should not be seen as a rule applying to all Ukrainian men. Such decisions are made individually and depend on migration status, grounds for stay, severity of the violation, and other circumstances.
Anna also cited the rise of anti-Ukrainian sentiment as another reason for leaving. The girl did not provide statistics or specific cases, so this is about her personal perception of the situation, shaped over four years of living in Poland.
The couple could have continued to live and work in the country, as they already knew the language and had the necessary social connections. However, the combination of these factors prompted the young people to look for another place to live.
Why the couple chose Spain to move from Poland in 2026
Before moving, the Ukrainians considered three countries:
Germany;
Canada;
Spain.
Initially, the main option was Germany. It is not far from Poland, so the move would not require complex logistics. In addition, there are vacancies for truck drivers in the country, which was important for Anna's boyfriend.
The girl believes it would be relatively easy to start a life in Germany, and the language could be learned after the move. At the same time, the couple was wary of the complicated bureaucracy, high taxes, and certain aspects of the local mentality.
Another option was Canada, since both already have valid visas. They abandoned this idea because of the great distance from Europe, the cold climate, and the significant expenses needed for moving and settling in a new place.
Spain attracted the couple with the possibility of obtaining temporary protection. Anna also listed the climate and everyday living conditions as advantages of the country. Among the drawbacks, she mentioned the difficulty of finding work and the need to have sufficient financial savings for the initial period.
For the girl herself, the question of local employment is less critical: she has been working remotely for four years and can continue after the move. In the end, the choice in favor of Spain was made spontaneously, although initially the couple was more inclined towards Germany.