300+ for families arriving from Ukraine: applications until November 30 and conditions in 2026

Applications for the Dobry Start programme are accepted until November 30, 2026. The benefit of 300 zlotys is paid once a year, regardless of the family's income. It is intended for children attending school up to the age of 20, or up to 24 in the case of a disability. The Ministry of Family lists four electronic ways to submit an application: eZUS, the mZUS app, the Emp@tia portal and online banking. The funds are transferred to a bank account. According to the ministry, if an application is submitted in autumn, the payment should be made within two months from the date of submission. Do not leave it until the last evening. First, check whether you can log in to the selected service, then prepare the school's and bank account details. After submitting the application, save the confirmation and check messages from ZUS. Read also: Cyberattack on ePUAP — what does it mean for Ukrainians in Poland?

The rules in force since July 1, 2026 apply to certain groups of foreigners from countries outside the EU/EFTA and the United Kingdom, as well as persons under temporary protection with UKR status. In addition to legal residence, professional activity in Poland is required, as defined by the provisions also applied to the 800+ benefit. This condition may also be met by persons covered by health insurance in the month preceding the month in which the application is submitted. For a November application, this means October. The requirement to live with the child in Poland remains in force. For recipients of temporary protection with UKR status, the child must also attend a school belonging to the Polish education system.

The ministry lists applicants who apply for benefits for a child with Polish citizenship, an official decision confirming a disability or its degree, as well as for a child in the care of a person from a foreign foster care system. The exception also applies to adult students who submit an application on their own, including those leaving the foster care system. Therefore, not having a job under an employment contract does not always mean losing the right to the benefit. The specific basis for receiving it is decisive. If in doubt, describe your situation to ZUS and clarify which documents confirm it. Read also: Fake job offer in Poland: how to check an employer and avoid losing legal status

• Check that the 2026/2027 school year has been selected.
• Compare the child's and school's details with the documents.
• Make sure the bank account number is correct.
• Check your basis for receiving the benefit and the required attachments.
• Save the submission confirmation: saving the completed form alone is not enough.

The conditions and deadline were checked on November 12, 2026. Before submitting an application, it is worth reviewing ZUS announcements once again, especially if your family situation or basis of residence in Poland has changed in recent months.