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Many of you, looking for a job in Poland, undoubtedly think what are the professions in demand in Poland in 2023 In the Occupational Barometer 2023, the number of shortage professions nationwide decreased to 27 out of 30 compared to 2022. Unfortunately, strong shortages in some specializations make it difficult for companies to operate. But…
Finally Eurostat published new statistics regarding minimum wages in EU in january 2023. Minimum wage statistics, as published by Eurostat, refer to national minimum wages. The national minimum wage usually applies to all employees, or at least to a large majority of employees in a country. The basic national minimum wage is fixed at an…
Entry: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been going on for a year. Ukraine has defended its independence, but part of its territory is under Russian occupation. The full-scale hostilities of the Russians began on February 24, 2022 just before 5.00 (4.00 in Poland), a few minutes after Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” aimed…
If you are waiting very long time to receive your residency card it is important to know what can be done, when we have applied for a residence card in connection with staying in Poland and there is still no decision. First of all, after submitting the application for a residence card, the procedure should…
If you are foreigner living in Poland, you can register your residence – in such a situation, you will automatically obtain a PESEL Number [Polish acronym for „Universal Electronic System for Registration of the Population”]. If you cannot register your residence, and any agency requires a PESEL Number from you – submit an application. Check…
Minimum wage statistics, as published by Eurostat, refer to national minimum wages. The national minimum wage usually applies to all employees, or at least to a large majority of employees in a country. It is enforced by law, often after consultation with social partners, or directly by a national intersectoral agreement. As of 1 January 2022,…
Many of you ask the question what is the working age limit in Poland?There is no certain answer to this question.As a principle, a person at the age of 15 years old can start a work in Poland, however, there is a number of restrictions, therefore the work of young people is not very various.The…
The war in Ukraine affected many areas of life in Poland. Due to the help we offer to Ukrainians fleeing aggression, we are starting to observe changes in the housing market, as well as in the labor market. The employment of citizens who come to Poland fleeing the war is increasing. On the other hand,…
The invasion of Ukraine started on February 24, 2022 by the Russian Federation, an escalation of the war that has been going on since 2014. Persons escaping before the war will be admitted to the territory of Poland, regardless of their nationality. Functioning border crossings At the moment, the border crossings on the Polish side…
Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions in your life. In addition to your own preferences, it is also worth paying attention to the perspectives of future studies. In this article, we present precisely the directions for which there is a huge demand in the labor market in Poland and in the…
Europe is starting to open up – more countries decide to ease covid restrictions. Although the number of infections still hovers around historic records, many countries have already decided to relax restrictions. In Switzerland, Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordic countries and France, restrictions have been lifted or partially eased.New rules are often announced overnight, so…
When it comes to foreigners, many citizens of Ukraine and Belarus work in Poland. Due to the similarity of the Slavic languages and the fairly frequent knowledge of the Russian language in our country, they can work after a quick language course, e.g. in shops and cleaning or taking care of children. Newcomers from Asia…
On January 4, 2022, the President signed the Act of December 17, 2021 amending the Act on foreigners and certain other acts. On January 29, 2022, the Act of December 17, 2021 Amending the Act on Foreigners and Certain Other Acts (Journal of Laws of 2022, item 91) will enter into force. It introduces a…
For nearly two years, travelers from all over the world have had to face numerous difficulties when crossing borders.If you are traveling to the European Union, most countries accept a certificate of full vaccination as a means of exempting, for example, quarantine or pre-arrival testing. Remember, however, that in times of a pandemic, regulations change…
The fourth wave of the pandemic continues. Every day we see many new COVID-19 infections. For the sake of our safety, stronger restrictions are necessary. Increasing the limit will be possible only for vaccinated persons verified by the entrepreneur using the COVID-19 certificate or the QR code• From December 15, the limits of people will…
The employment contract and the mandate contract are the two most popular types of contracts regulating the performance of work. They also apply to foreigners coming to Poland to work, so it is worth getting acquainted with the most important information about them. Employment contract The employment contract is the basic legal relationship that regulates…
From the beginning of September, students of primary and secondary schools returned to school. Classes are held in schools, but a return to distance learning is possible if the next wave of coronavirus comes. Moreover, the new academic year is just around the corner. Before the epidemic, the beginning of October meant that students would…
The 2021 National Census of Population and Housing (NSP 2021) is the only chance to count all foreigners living in Poland. This opportunity happens once in 10 years. Until September 30, you should fill the online form or contact by phone. Participation in the census is mandatory and a refusal may result in a fine….
The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important things we can do to contain the epidemic. The vaccine triggers the body’s natural production of antibodies. It also stimulates our immune cells to protect us from COVID-19 infection. There is a very high probability – up to 95% – that vaccination will protect you against…
The 500 plus program is a financial support for families in the form of PLN 500, which can be received for children up to 18 years of age. This program applies not only to Poles, but also to foreigners. In addition, 500 plus is awarded not only to the first child, but also to each…
It is no surprise that most of the work force around the world which is looking to immigrate have always preferred UK as the most sought-after destination to work in. However, UK’s strict immigration policy has always ensured that only the crème de la crème of the migrants are allowed to enter and work in…
The Polish Parliament adopted a special act containing a package of solutions for companies experiencing problems related to the epidemic and the resulting limitation of activity. The so-called. The “anti-crisis shield” is a system solution to help entrepreneurs survive this difficult and dynamically changing situation and protect employees from losing their jobs.
Legalization of the stay during Corona virus : In connection with the current epidemiological situation, the Govt. of the Republic of Poland adopted an act on March 28, 2020 providing, inter alia, special solutions for foreigners in Poland.
According to Eurostat statistics, gross domestic product (GDP) in the European Union in the second quarter of 2019 amounted to 1.4 percent. However, in Poland, GDP amounted to 4.2%. This is one of the better results among European countries. Only Ireland, Hungary, Malta and Romania have better results than Poland’s GDP dynamics. Meanwhile, Germany and Italy, whose economy has fallen into recession, have to face problems.
The minimum wage in Poland compared to other European Union countries 2020.
In 2020, out of the 27 EU Member States, not all of them have a minimum wage.
Denmark, Italy, Cyprus, Austria, Finland and Sweden remain without the minimum wage.
A driving license issued in one EU country is recognized in all other EU countries. But if your driving licence is from non-EU country, the procedure is different. If you are from non-EU country, the right to drive in Poland will be granted to an international driving license issued by the country of which the given driver is a citizen or a standard driving license issued by his country.
A lot of people are writing to us asking if they work permits are legal. That’s why we are decided to create this article to dispel all of the doubts. In this section, you can read what legal work permit should contain.
Blue card is a document established by Council Directive allowing qualified non-EU workers to stay and work in the territory of any UE Member State except Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
A foreigner is obliged to leave Poland before the end of the stay, to which he is entitled on the basis of a Schengen visa or a national visa and before the end of the visa’s validity period.
Delegations from around 60 countries will participate in the Middle East summit in Warsaw. The ministerial meeting devoted to security in the Middle East is co-organized by Poland and the United States.
Health insurance in Poland is insurance in case of illness, accident, injury, poisoning, life threatening condition, etc. To be able to use such insurance, you must pay monthly contribution under the insurance contract.
In the case of refusal to Visa application, the applicant receives information in writing about the reason for the decision. From the moment of receipt the decision issued by the consul, he / she can appeal a consul’s decision.
Do you want business invitation to Poland? Find out how to get it. If you have a lot of business partners abroad and you want to consult or negotiate face to face, you should think about getting business invitation.
Among all the European countries Poland has one of the most attractive job market. Every year the number of foreigners coming to Poland is increasing.
If you want to make Europe your home, you have many ways to do that. In this article, we will tell you how to become European citizen via investment. This program is called „Golden Visa”.
Did you know that Poland has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe? Registered unemployment in 2018 is lowering to record rank this year and it keeps getting better. It is come from economic development, which helps create new places of employment.
Setting up a company in a different country may seems like a big challenge but in reality, it is not that hard. You only need to know the rules. Read our article to know more about starting business in Poland and why it is worth it.
November 11, 1918, After 123 years of partitions, Poland regained its independence. This historic event was the result of a combination of many political and military events that took place in Europe in the first dozen or so years of the twentieth century
More and more foreigners want to stay in Poland for a longer time, Jakub Dudziak from the Office for Foreigners (UDSC) told PAP. According to the UDSC’s data, the number of foreigners with a residence permit increased by 25,000 in the first half of 2018. The total number of foreigners granted residence during this period…
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