PRO HR Immigration Update March 2026

Residence applications via MOS 2.0 coming soon

According to an announcement from the Office for Foreigners, work on the MOS (Case Handling Module) ICT system is nearing completion. Once implemented, the digitalisation of immigration procedures will become a reality.

 

Employers should verify the status of student employees who are exempt from the work permit requirement

As of 1 December 2025, a regulation of the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy has been in force, specifying particular cases in which a foreign national legally residing in Poland may work without a work permit or a declaration on entrusting work.

 

Disruptions in the operation of Polish consulates in the Middle East

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Polish consulates operating in the region have, until further notice, limited their activities with respect to accepting visa applications.

 

Notification on entrusting work to a Ukrainian citizen is not always required

According to the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy, in response to a query submitted by Raczkowski, no notification on entrusting work is required where a Ukrainian citizen holds a permanent residence permit in Poland, EU long-term resident status, or an EU Blue Card without a designated employer.

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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.

Marek Orłowski

Attorney-at-law trainee / Lawyer

Marek advises and manages the affairs of business entities related to the employment of foreigners in Poland and international labour mobility.

Supports and represents clients in immigration procedures, in particular related to issues of legalisation of residence and work for employees and employers in the field of international labour mobility.