PRO HR Immigration Update – August 2025

Polish President Vetoes Amendment to the Ukrainian Special Act

The amendment, submitted by the government to parliament in July, would have extended various forms of assistance and protection enjoyed by Ukrainian citizens in Poland until 4 March 2026.

 

New Deadlines for the Introduction of EES and ETIAS Systems

Both these systems are intended to facilitate border crossings for non-EU nationals.

 

Employment of Georgian Citizens Under New Rules

Georgia has been removed from the list of countries whose nationals may work in Poland on the basis of declarations.

 

New Rules on Exemptions from Work Permit or Declaration on the Entrustment of Work (DEW) Requirements

Polish authorities have published a draft regulation concerning specific cases in which a foreign national may work without a work permit or a declaration on the entrustment of work.

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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.