Employment of foreign nationals in Poland in 2026: key changes and important deadlines in immigration regulations
Is your company ready for the end of the "flexible" stay era? Hiring foreigners 2026 involves not only extended temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens but, above all, the strict EES system (planned for September), a fourfold increase in fees, and criminal liability risks for management boards. We have prepared the 2026 summary to highlight the critical deadlines and changes coming into force in the coming months.
Is your company ready for the end of the "flexible" stay era? Hiring foreigners 2026 involves not only extended temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens but, above all, the strict EES system (planned for September), a fourfold increase in fees, and criminal liability risks for management boards. We have prepared the 2026 summary to highlight the critical deadlines and changes coming into force in the coming months.