United Kingdom nationals and their family members who benefit from the right of residence during the transition period in the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union and will continue to reside in Poland upon elapse of this period will retain the right to reside and work in Poland.
The transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

Status in accordance with the withdrawal agreement

The rights of United Kingdom nationals and their family members arise from the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community. After the end of the transition period they will be able to exchange their residence documents for documents confirming their right to residence under the withdrawal agreement. The plan is that the documents will be replaced by voivodship offices. Such persons will be entitled to perform work in Poland on the existing terms.

Registration of residence by frontier workers

United Kingdom nationals who, during the transition period, perform work or conduct other paid activity on their own behalf or are self-employed in Poland without residing in Poland (i.e. return to the country of their residence, other than a Member State or the United Kingdom), will be obligated to register their residence after 31 December 2020 if they continue to perform work or conduct activity as frontier workers. The registration will be confirmed by a certificate of registration of residence, with a notice on holding the rights of a frontier worker.

Entry of United Kingdom nationals into Poland after 1 January 2021

United Kingdom nationals entering Poland after the end of the transition period will be entitled to take advantage of visa-free movement for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

A longer stay will require a visa and undertaking work in Poland will require obtaining a work permit. The status of such persons will be equal to that of third country nationals.

Find more in the PRO HR October 2020.