PRO HR Immigration Update – February 2026

New Regulations Governing the Residence and Employment of Ukrainian Nationals in Poland will Enter into Force in March 2026

An act phasing out certain measures introduced under the Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens in Connection with the Armed Conflict in the Territory of Ukraine, and amending certain other acts, has been signed by the President of the Republic of Poland and published in the Journal of Laws. The majority of its provisions will enter into force on 5 March 2026.

 

New Salary Threshold for EU Blue Card Applications Submitted from 1 January 2026

In February 2026, the president of Statistics Poland (GUS) announced that the average salary in the national economy in 2025 amounted to PLN 8,903.56.

 

Planned Restriction on the Right to Work in Poland for Nationals of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is working on a regulation intended to restrict the right of nationals of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela to perform work in Poland, where they are staying on the basis of visa-free travel.

 

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Authors

Michał Kacprzyk, PhD

Attorney-at-law / Partner

Michał supports clients in the People & Culture area wherever there is an international element in employment, including in particular immigration law and global mobility.

In particular Michał specialises in:

  • corporate immigration – legalisation of work and residence of foreigners in Poland,
  • advice on obtaining visas to Poland,
  • international mobility of employees,
  • working remotely from abroad,
  • development of the so-called Employment Hubs in connection with relocation of employees to Poland.

He is responsible for the Immigration & Global Mobility practice and the Visa Practice.

Jan Pietruczuk

Advocate trainee / Lawyer

Jan has been involved in the subject of Polish foreigners’ law for at least 5 years. He advises on all areas concerning the legalisation of residence and work of foreigners, including global mobility.

In particular Jan specialises in:

  • supporting companies in the employment of foreigners,
  • conducting proceedings in the field of employment of foreigners,
  • conducting residence proceedings for foreigners,
  • legalisation of residence of EU citizens in Poland,
  • rules for the residence and work of Ukrainian citizens in Poland,
  • obtaining visas to Poland,
  • conducting proceedings in the area of confirmation of Polish citizenship.