In order to work in Poland, each foreigner must have a work permit from the employer. If the foreigner does not have a work permit and performs work, the work is considered illegal, which may result in a fine for the employer and deportation for the foreigner.
If you already have legal grounds to stay in Poland, you must remember that they do not entitle you to work.
The basis for working in Poland are:
| Document type | Who is issuing? | For what time is spent? | For whom? | Information from the staroste is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement on entrusting the performance of work | Employment office in accordance with the company's seat | 24 months (visa for a maximum of one year) | Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia or Ukraine | Not required |
| Work permit | Provincial Office in accordance with the company's seat | 12 months | All countries | For citizens of all countries, except for professions that are exempt |
| Permission for seasonal work | Employment office in accordance with the company's seat | 270 days during the calendar year | All countries | It is not required for citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia or Ukraine, for others it is required |
A work permit is not required in several cases if the foreigner is: