On June 1, 2025, a package of laws came into effect, including:
The aim of the introduced changes is, among other things, to achieve milestones set in the EU's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO), eliminate irregularities and abuses in the processes of legalization of work and residence of foreigners, and streamline procedures.
1. Digitalization of proceedings regarding the issuance of work permits and statements of entrusting work
The possibility of submitting applications in paper form and conducting correspondence with the office by mail has been withdrawn. These changes make the entire process of issuing work permits and registering statements on employment from the moment of submitting an application to the issuance and delivery of the decision, fully electronic.
However, the possibility of submitting applications for temporary residence permits in paper form has been maintained, also when the purpose of the foreigner's stay is performance of work.
2. New grounds for refusal of work legalization
The authorities processing applications will verify (e.g., through statistical data) whether employers are seeking so-called 'fictitious' work permits.
The legislative changes introduce additional grounds for refusal to issue a...
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