At a Glance

A new law in Poland will implement several important immigration-related changes effective May 1, 2025, including:

• The replacement of a labor market test with a protected professions list;
• Stricter rules regarding signing employment contracts;
• Stricter and more expansive government notification requirements and data retention rules; and
• New fast-track processing for certain employers.

These changes align with the government’s efforts to enhance oversight and ensure stricter compliance among employers hiring foreign workers.

Update - May 15, 2025: Following formal publication of the relevant legislation, these laws will go into effect on June 1, 2025.

The situation

As expected, a new law in Poland will implement several important immigration-related changes effective May 1, 2025, easing some hiring processes and creating new obligations for employers hiring foreign nationals. Update - May 15, 2025: Following formal publication of the relevant legislation, these laws will go into effect on June 1, 2025.

A closer look

Background

Looking ahead

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