There are many changes to the law taking place in 2022, including employment regulations. Below we present some of the key new provisions that entered into force at the start of this year.

Employment of non-Polish nationals

• Introduction of the maximum 60-day period for the first instance processing of temporary residence permit applications and a 6-month period for processing permanent residence permit and EU long-term residence permit applications. The appellate procedure for all of the aforementioned permits must be completed within 90 days.
• All temporary residence and work permits (for up to two years) will be issued under an accelerated procedure, provided that the procedure was initiated before 1 January 2021 and the required conditions have been met.
• The requirement to show proof of residence and a source of income has been waived. Currently, it is sufficient to receive a salary of at least the minimum salary.
• Currently, it is assumed that a non-Polish national meets the mandatory medical insurance (NFZ) requirement when the joint residence and work permit is issued.
• The period of employment of a non-Polish citizen under declaration on entrusting work to a non-Polish national (i.e., Ukrainian, Belarussian, Russian, Georgian, Armenian and Moldavian) has been extended (from 6 to 24 months).

The minimum salary

The minimum monthly salary has been increased and in 2022 is PLN 3,010 gross (PLN 2,800 in 2021). Consequently, the minimum gross hourly rate has also been...

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