Publication date: 20.05.2024
Lawyer
Registration of residence permit in EU countries : legal work in Poland for citizens of Ukraine
In response to Russian aggression, Poland took measures to support Ukrainian citizens who found refuge within its borders. An important aspect of this support is the opportunity for Ukrainians to work legally in Poland without the need for a work permit. This article contains comprehensive information on how citizens of Ukraine can legally work in Poland, the necessary formalities and resources available to job seekers.
### Who can legally work in Poland?
You have the right to work in Poland if you meet one of the following conditions:
1. **Last entry:** You are a citizen of Ukraine who legally entered Poland due to the threat of war from February 24, 2022.
2. **Legal resident:** You are a citizen of Ukraine who legally resides in Poland on the basis of a visa, residence permit or one-time permit.
### Employment without a work permit
One of the key advantages for citizens of Ukraine under current legislation is that employment in Poland does not require a work permit. This removes a significant barrier that allows for faster integration into the labor market.
### Obligations of the employer
Your employer in Poland is responsible for the registration related to your employment. in particular:
- **Notification:** within 14 days after starting work, your employer must notify the regional employment center. This notification must be made electronically through the portal [www.praca.gov.pl](http://www.praca.gov.pl).
- **Details:** Your employer will provide the necessary information about you to the regional employment center, ensuring proper registration of your work.
### Job search in Poland
There are several resources and ways to find a job in Poland:
1. **Online job portals:**
- **Central database of job offers:** available through [http://oferty.praca.gov.pl](http://oferty.praca.gov.pl), this database allows you to search for vacancies using a computer computer, smartphone or other mobile devices.
- **ePraca Mobile App:** Available for Android and iOS, this app provides access to approximately 70,000 jobs every day.
2. **Employment Bureau:**
- **County Employment Services:** with 340 units, these services offer job search support through mediation and career counseling.
- **Provincial employment services:** Sixteen regional services provide similar support.
- **Customer Advisors:** At these offices, advisors will check your qualifications, search the Central Job Offer Database and provide information on relevant job offers.
3. **Green line:**
- **Information and consultation center:** This modern online employment office is available at any time through the portal [www.zielonalinia.gov.pl](http://www.zielonalinia.gov.pl). Green Line offers various communication channels, including phone, email, social media and chat with a consultant. Hotline phone number 19524.
### Additional job search resources
For those looking to find work on their own, the many public employment websites can be invaluable. They include:
- **Pracuj.pl:** a popular job portal in Poland.
- **Jobs.pl:** Another comprehensive job search platform.
### Conclusion
Poland has simplified the process of legal employment of Ukrainian citizens by abolishing the requirement for a work permit and simplifying the necessary formalities. Using the resources provided by employment services, online job portals and the Green Line can greatly improve your job search. Using these tools and support systems, you can find suitable employment opportunities and easily integrate into the Polish labor market.
