NEW POLAND IMMIGRATION RULES📍2025📍

Summary

In this video, Vlad, CEO of Resident Angels, discusses the upcoming immigration rule changes in Poland set for 2025. These changes will impact foreign workers, including stricter hiring limitations, the need for work permits for students, and longer work permit processing times. Companies will face more scrutiny, with the immigration office gaining access to their tax and labor records. Entrepreneurs will encounter more rigorous requirements, and Poland’s overall competitiveness could suffer. Vlad expresses concerns about how these rules might make Poland less attractive to skilled professionals, urging viewers to stay informed as the legislation evolves.

Takeaways

• 😀 Foreigners may soon face limitations on certain jobs in Poland, with a list of positions they will be prohibited from filling. This could significantly impact businesses that rely on foreign workers.
• 😀 Students in Poland will no longer be exempt from work permits starting in 2025. They will need to apply for a TS permit to work, which could increase administrative fees and processing times.
• 😀 The work permit process will become more complex, as more foreigners will require work permits, increasing demand and costs. Applications that are rejected will not be refunded.
• 😀 Immigration authorities will gain access to company records, including tax and labor inspection information, to ensure that companies employing foreigners are compliant with Polish laws.
• 😀 Foreign workers should thoroughly vet potential employers, checking their tax compliance and labor records, as any violations by the company could affect work permit applications.
• 😀 Entrepreneurs and CEOs in Poland will face stricter criteria to obtain a work permit type B, including the requirement to have a profit equal to at least 12 average salaries and to hire two full-time employees.
• 😀 Companies that employ foreigners must meet more stringent salary and employment conditions. The immigration office will decide if salaries align with market standards, and failure to do so could lead to permit rejections.
• 😀 Some types of contracts, such as UMowa o dzieło, will no longer be valid for foreigners applying for work or residence permits. Only standard employment contracts will be accepted.
• 😀 The proposed changes aim to reduce illegal immigration and increase security, but they could also make Poland less competitive in attracting skilled foreign workers.
• 😀 Poland's labor market may face challenges in maintaining its appeal to foreign professionals, as the new rules could deter high-skilled workers from choosing Poland over other European countries.

Q & A

What are the main changes in immigration rules coming into effect in 2025?

The new rules involve limitations on the hiring of foreigners for certain positions, the requirement for students to obtain work permits, and increased scrutiny on companies employing foreigners, including access to labor inspection, tax, and business records by the immigration office. Additionally, work permits will require a longer processing time, and some positions will no longer be open to foreign workers.

How will the new changes affect companies that rely heavily on foreign workers?

Companies that depend on foreign workers may face challenges, as certain positions will be restricted, and the immigration office will have access to company records, which could lead to rejections of work permits if the company has any issues with compliance, taxes, or labor inspections.

What is the impact of students needing work permits in Poland?

Students will now require work permits to work in Poland, even though they previously could access the labor market without one. This change will lead to longer processing times for work permits and higher administrative fees, potentially discouraging some students from pursuing employment opportunities in Poland.

What is the effect of the new work permit process on employers?

The new work permit process will involve a more extensive application procedure, including a longer processing time, and employers will need to ensure that their company is compliant with tax and labor regulations. If a company is found to be problematic, it could lead to the rejection of a work permit for foreign employees.

How will the changes affect the cost and time involved in applying for work permits?

The changes will likely increase the cost and time for obtaining work permits. The administrative fee for work permits is set to remain at 100 zlotys, but with the anticipated increase in work permit applications, employers and employees will face longer wait times and a higher chance of rejection due to stricter regulations.

What new conditions will apply to entrepreneurs seeking work permit Type B?

Entrepreneurs seeking a Type B work permit will need to meet more stringent conditions, including proving a company profit of at least 12 average salaries and employing two full-time workers. These requirements are set to make it harder for entrepreneurs to qualify for the permit.

What is the significance of the new access immigration authorities will have to company records?

Immigration authorities will now have access to a company's labor, tax, and business records, which means they can review a company's compliance with regulations. This could result in rejected work permits if the company has a poor record in any of these areas.

How does the new law aim to tackle illegal migration and its consequences on the labor market?

The new law focuses on reducing illegal migration by imposing stricter requirements on foreign workers and companies employing them. However, the law also raises concerns about making Poland less competitive for attracting skilled workers, especially given the strict regulations on hiring foreign nationals.

Why might Poland's labor market become less competitive as a result of these changes?

Poland's labor market could become less competitive due to the stricter requirements for hiring foreign workers, including limitations on positions available to them, longer work permit processing times, and increased scrutiny of companies. This could discourage skilled professionals from coming to Poland, especially when other European countries may have more relaxed immigration policies.

What steps should foreigners take before applying for a work or residence permit in Poland?

Foreigners should thoroughly check the reliability and compliance of the company they are planning to work for. This includes ensuring the company pays taxes on time, has no objections from the labor inspection office, and has a good reputation in the market. The immigration office will review these factors when making decisions about work permits.