Work
Document support for hiring foreign staff
Start with the proposed jobs and each person's residence documents. We discuss the employment formalities and agree the scope of document support.
Discuss your circumstancesAbout this service
An employer must check whether each foreign national has the residence and work rights needed for the proposed employment.
Where a work permit is required, the employer applies for it through praca.gov.pl.
Who it may suit
- Employers preparing to hire foreign staff in Poland.
- Employers collecting documents for several prospective employees.
- Employers reviewing changes to existing employment arrangements.
How we help
- Consultation on residence and employment formalities for the proposed jobs.
- Help preparing the documents for the agreed employment procedures.
- Support at submission, with responsibilities agreed with the employer in advance.
Your next steps
Agree the scope
Tell us about the proposed jobs and the people you plan to hire. We agree which documents and procedures the support will cover.
Prepare each file
We help organise the employer and employee documents. We identify missing information for each person's case.
Support submission
We support submission within the agreed scope. We explain which employment changes and office messages need further review.
Good to know
- For employment with a Polish employer under a work permit, the contract must reflect the permit conditions or a change allowed without a new or amended permit.
- For that employment route, the employer must provide the issuing office with the Polish-language contract electronically before work starts, using an authorised submission route.
- Employment changes can create notification duties or require a new permit, depending on the change and the authorisation used.
Questions about this service
01Can I legally work in Poland while waiting for my residence card?
Possibly, but applying for a residence permit does not itself give you permission to work. You need lawful stay and a valid right to work, such as a work authorisation, a qualifying continuation rule or an exemption. Active PESEL UKR status has separate work rules that require employer notification. We can check your documents and work rights at a consultation.
02Can I change my employer while my TRC application is still pending?
You may be able to change employers while your application is pending, but the pending application alone does not authorise work for a new employer. For an employment-based application, update the office with your new employer details and documents, outside MOS by paper correspondence or through the voivode’s electronic-delivery address. Before starting the new job, check whether your right to work covers it or whether a new authorisation or notification is needed. We can review the change at a consultation.
03What happens to my residence permit if I lose my job or change employers?
Losing a job or changing employers can affect an employment-based residence permit and may lead to its withdrawal if the conditions are no longer met. If your permit names an employer, notify the voivode of job loss and check whether a permit change or a new application is needed, as well as your right to start the new job. Permits with unrestricted work access, including CUKR, follow different rules. We can review your decision and the applicable deadlines at a consultation.
Related services
Official sources
- Act of 20 March 2025 on conditions for employing foreign nationals, as amended Checked 12 October 2026
- MOS: general rules for working in Poland Checked 12 October 2026
- Mazowiecki office: work permits under the rules from 1 June 2025 Checked 12 October 2026
- Mazowiecki office: employer duties after a work permit is issued Checked 12 October 2026
- 2026 amendment: electronic submission of employment contracts Checked 12 October 2026
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