PRO HR Immigration Update October 2026

Foreign Nationals Entering Poland Will Be Required to Have More Financial Resources

On 14 October 2026, the Ministry of the Interior and Administration published a draft regulation amending the amount of financial resources that foreign nationals entering Poland must demonstrate they possess, as well as the rules governing the documentation of their ability to obtain such funds and confirmation of the purpose and duration of their intended stay.

 

Introduction of the ETIAS System Postponed Until 2027

The implementation date of the ETIAS system has been postponed once again. According to the most recent announcements, ETIAS is now expected to be introduced next year, though the exact implementation date has not yet been announced.

 

The Introduction of Tacit Approval in Residence Permit Proceedings Is Getting Closer

The draft legislation providing for the introduction of a tacit approval procedure is currently being reviewed by the Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers. If approved, it will be submitted to the Council of Ministers for consideration and subsequently referred to the Sejm [the lower house of the Polish Parliament]. It is therefore highly likely that the amendment will ultimately be adopted and enter into force at the end of 2026 or in early 2027.

 

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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.