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Work-permit support for your job in Poland

Start with your residence documents and the proposed job. We help you understand the work-permit route and prepare the documents.

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About this service

A work permit is issued on the employer's application and sets the conditions for the foreign national's work.

A work permit does not replace a residence document: you also need lawful stay on a basis that allows the proposed work.

Some people can work without a separate work permit because of their residence status or another exemption.

Who it may suit

  • Foreign nationals checking the documents needed for a job in Poland.
  • Employers preparing to hire a foreign national.
  • People reviewing a change of job or employment conditions.

How we help

  • Consultation on your residence documents and the proposed employment.
  • Help preparing the documents for the relevant employment procedure.
  • Support when the application is submitted, within the scope agreed at the consultation.

Your next steps

  1. Review the situation

    Bring your residence documents and details of the job. We review the route with you and agree the scope of support.

  2. Prepare the documents

    We help organise the documents for the application. We identify information needed from you and the employer.

  3. Support submission

    We support the application preparation and submission within the agreed scope. Keep the submission confirmation and any messages from the office.

Good to know

  • Since 1 June 2025, work-permit applications and supporting documents must be submitted through praca.gov.pl.
  • The 2025 rules replaced the labour-market test with a mechanism for local lists of occupations in which work permits cannot be issued.
  • A change of employer or work conditions may require a new permit, although specified exceptions apply.
  • A pending residence application does not give everyone permission to work; the answer depends on the person's residence and work basis.

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.

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