PRO HR Immigration Update – September 2025

The right of Ukrainian citizens to reside in Poland may be extended

The legislative process is ongoing.

 

Foreigners will soon be required to appear in person when registering or applying for a PESEL number

Currently, foreigners are not required to appear in person when applying for a PESEL number or for registration of residence.

 

Border with Belarus closed

As of 12 September 2025, Poland’s border with Belarus remains closed.

 

New regulations on the documents required when applying for a work permit or a declaration on entrustment of work to a foreigner

A draft regulation concerning the required documents has been published.

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.