PRO HR Immigration Update August 2026

Georgian, Colombian and Venezuelan nationals may now work in Poland only if they have a visa and a work permit

In August, two regulations came into force restricting the right of Georgian, Colombian and Venezuelan nationals to work and stay in Poland.

 

Temporary protection for Ukrainian nationals extended until 4 March 2028

The EU Member States have decided to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian nationals once again.

Apart from the extension of the already applicable rules, from 31 July 2026 temporary protection status is only available to individuals whose military status in Ukraine has been duly regularised. Where there are doubts regarding an individual’s military status, temporary protection will not be granted.

 

Some Ukrainian nationals will lose UKR status after 31 August 2026

By 31 August 2026, Ukrainian nationals who hold a PESEL number with UKR status granted on the basis of a declaration must confirm their identity before any municipal authority using a valid travel document.

 

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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.