Legal work in Poland

Who does it concern?

If you are:

  • a citizen of Ukraine or the spouse of a citizen of Ukraine and have the citizenship of another country, and you came to Poland from Ukraine from 24.02.2022 and you want to stay in Poland
  • a citizen of Ukraine and you stay in Poland legally on the basis of other documents, e.g. a temporary residence permit, visa - it does not matter since when you have been in Poland

You can legally work for any employer in Poland without additional permits.

Special regulations do not apply to citizens of other countries who came from Ukraine from  24.02.2022

What should you do? 

You should get a  PESEL number - This is how you will receive a PESEL number (UA).

You work legally on the basis of your employer's notification to the labor office.

Your employer only needs to notify the labor office within 7 days of starting work

The employer should send the notification electronically.

In case of changing the employer, only new notification to the labor office by the employer is necessary.

You do not need a new work permit, a declaration of entrusting work, or a amendment of temporary residence and work permit.

 What should you do if you are not a subject to special regulations?

If you are:

  • a stateless person or a citizen of a third country and before 24.02.2022 you had a refugee status or an equivalent protection in the territory of Ukraine, or you are a family member of such a person, provided that you were living together in the territory of Ukraine
  • a stateless person or a citizen of a third country and before 24.02.2022 you have legally resided in Ukraine on the basis of a permanent residence permit and you cannot return to your country of origin

you have been subject to the temporary protection on the basis of the Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 of 4 March 2022 establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons from Ukraine within the meaning of Article 5 of Directive 2001/55/EC, and having the effect of introducing temporary protection.

The Head of Office for Foreigners issues a certificate confirming the use of temporary protection.

Having a certificate confirming that you are covered by temporary protection, you can perform work without the need for a work permit and run a business on the same terms as Polish citizens.

In order to confirm that the conditions for temporary protection are met, contact Office for Foreigners.

You will find here the announcement of the Head of Office for Foreigners

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Updated: 01-07-2024

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FAQ

Can I legalize my stay as a citizen of Belarus / Russia who entered Poland on the basis of the decision of the Border Guard commander?

 

Contact Office for Foreigners in order to confirm that the conditions for temporary protection are met.

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I am a citizen of Ukraine and I received a one-year permit even though I applied for a permit for 3 years. What should I do?

This is a special kind of a permit for Ukrainian citizens, which is granted if you have not met the requirements necessary to grant a temporary residence permit due to the declared purpose of your stay or there are grounds for refusing to grant such a permit (e.g. you have not submitted the...

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I am a citizen of Ukraine and I received a one-year permit even though I applied for a permit for 3 years. What should I do?

This is a special kind of a permit for Ukrainian citizens, which is granted if you have not met the requirements necessary to grant a temporary residence permit due to the declared purpose of your stay or there are grounds for refusing to grant such a permit (e.g. you have not submitted the...

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Can every citizen of Ukraine receive a one-year permit if s/he does not meet the requirements necessary to be granted other residence permits?

NO. If:

- your data are on the list of undesirable persons in Poland or the Schengen Information System for the purpose of refusing entry OR

- Your stay in Poland poses a threat to state security or the protection of public safety and order OR

- you submitted an application...

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Can I appeal against the annual permit? I would like to get a residence permit for the maximum period of 3 years.

You can appeal against any decision issued by our office. You can attach documents that you have not attached before. If we consider that after completing them you have met the conditions for granting the permit for the declared purpose of your stay, we will change the decision and issue a...

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