Employment in Poland for Ukrainians

In 2026, Ukrainians can find jobs in Poland across a variety of sectors—from logistics and manufacturing to retail and services. The highest demand is among large international companies, which offer stable employment and competitive salaries.

Below is a list of the most popular employers in Poland for Ukrainians, with examples of job openings and approximate salary ranges.

Top 50 Employers in Poland for Ukrainians in 2026

Current job openings and estimated salaries for Ukrainian citizens looking for work in Poland.

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Sources: Statistics Poland (GUS), Hays Poland Salary Guide 2026, Gremi Personal, Verita HR, Pracuj.pl.

Please note that salary levels in Poland vary depending on the region, work experience, work schedule, and the specific employer.

Citizens of Ukraine whose stay in Poland is legal do not need a work permit, provided that the employer notifies the Labor Office of such employment within 14 days of the start of work. They can also register and conduct business activities in Poland, provided that they obtain a PESEL number.

Foreigners who come to Poland to work can get a job for a short period of time. Usually, short-term work lasts up to three months. No additional visa is required for short-term work. 

In addition, foreigners who plan to legalize their stay in Poland on the basis of employment must apply for a temporary residence and work permit.

Detailed information on the procedures and required documents can be found on the website of the Office for Migration

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Citizens of Ukraine whose stay in Poland is legal do not need a work permit, provided that the employer notifies the Labor Office of such employment within 14 days of the start of work. They can also register and conduct business activities in Poland, provided that they obtain a PESEL number.

For legal long-term employment in Poland, a foreigner needs to obtain a national visa. A national visa, denoted by the symbol "D", entitles a foreigner to enter and stay in Poland without interruption. The validity of a national visa cannot exceed 1 year. 

The visa is issued before arrival in Poland at the relevant consulate or embassy. The visa application is processed by the consular or diplomatic authority at the place of residence of the applicant who submits the visa application.

Errors in documents for a work visa to Poland are one of the most common reasons for refusals, even with an official invitation from an employer. To avoid risks and wasting time, use legal support for obtaining a type D work visa.

What the service includes:

• verification of documents and grounds for obtaining a work visa;
• assistance with obtaining an official invitation (oświadczenie / zezwolenie);
• preparation of a complete set of documents and filling out a visa application form;
• arrangement of medical insurance in accordance with the consulate's requirements;
• appointment for submission and support at all stages of consideration;
• consultations after obtaining a visa regarding entry, starting work, and further legalization.

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✔️ Current requirements of Polish consulates

✔️ Minimization of the risk of refusal

👉 Order a service for obtaining a work visa to Poland with a lawyer

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In order to make an appointment, you usually need to fill in a visa application on the e-Konsulat website.

In addition, foreigners who plan to legalize their stay in Poland on the basis of employment must submit an application for a temporary residence and work permit.

Detailed information on the procedures and required documents can be found on the website of the Office for Migration

A temporary residence permit for seasonal work may be granted to a foreigner if the purpose of his/her stay is to work on the basis of a seasonal work permit. 

A temporary residence permit for seasonal work may be granted to a foreigner who:

• Entered the territory of the Republic of Poland on the basis of a visa issued in connection with seasonal work or under the visa-free regime, in connection with an application for a seasonal work permit entered in the register of applications;
• Holds a seasonal work permit or an extension of a seasonal work permit valid for a period exceeding the period of stay specified in the visa or the period of stay allowed under the visa-free regime;
• Has a source of stable and regular income;
• Has a source of stable and regular income;
• Has health insurance;
• Has a guaranteed place of residence in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

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In order to obtain the permit, a foreigner must apply to the Voivodeship Office at the place of residence.

It should be added that a temporary residence permit for seasonal work is granted for a period not exceeding 9 months from the date of the first entry for the purpose of performing seasonal work.  

Please note that a temporary residence permit for seasonal work is granted even if the circumstances of the application for such a permit do not require the foreigner to stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland for more than 3 months.

Compared to other temporary residence permits issued in connection with employment, the fee for issuing this type of permit is lower and amounts to PLN 170.

Please note that work on the basis of consecration (oświadczenia) is no longer available for Russian citizens. At the same time, Russians who worked legally before the introduction of the amendments may do so, but only until the expiry of the permit (zezwolenia) or consecration (oświadczenia).

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Who can work in Poland without a work permit?

The following foreigners can work in Poland without a work permit

• have been granted refugee status in Poland;
• have been granted subsidiary protection in Poland;
• obtained a residence permit in Poland
• obtained a conditional residence permit in Poland;
• citizens of EU member states or EEA states (European Economic Area, in Polish EOG), or family members of such citizens;
• victims of human trafficking, if the relevant conditions are met - more information on this topic can be found here.
• have been granted a fixed-term residence permit in Poland on the basis of marriage to a Polish citizen or a foreigner who has been granted refugee status, subsidiary protection, a settlement permit, a long-term EU resident's permit, a conditional residence permit and temporary protection in Poland;
• hold a valid Pole's Card 
• studying, participating in professional internships, performing functions in programs implemented within the framework of EU activities or other international assistance programs;
• who are teachers of foreign languages;
• who work up to 30 days during a calendar year as researchers or creators;
• full-time students at universities in Poland who study in Poland on the basis of a residence permit issued for the purpose of studying for a whole year.

Note: For more detailed information, please contact the Voivodeship Office.

Employment contract: A written employment contract is mandatory for employees. The contract should contain information on working conditions, salary, work schedule, contract duration, and other details.

Working hours: Total working hours in Poland should not exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week for a full working Sunday. Extended working Sunday may be up to 48 hours per week, but in this case, the employee must be compensated in the form of overtime pay.

Vacations: According to Polish law, employees are entitled to an annual paid vacation of at least 20 working days. In addition, there are special types of leave, such as parental leave, sick leave, and others, which are also paid.

Poland allows you to choose between different types of business structures. The list below describes the main characteristics of the main types of companies in Poland: 

• Limited Liability Company: Also known as Sp. z.o.o., this is a business form suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, where the founders are liable only to the extent of the capital invested in the company.
• Joint Stock Company: A SA is also a limited liability company; investors are liable only to the extent of the capital invested, but a public joint stock company can also be listed on a stock exchange.
• Partnerships: These come in several forms, such as limited and general partnerships. The founders have different degrees of responsibility.
• Sole proprietorship: the simplest form of business and also the one with the highest degree of responsibility for the founder.

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The process of registering a company in Poland is simple. Each company will have to register and obtain a special identification number REGON and NIP, as well as register as a VAT payer, depending on the activities it carries out.

Below are the main steps to start a business in Poland:

1. Choose the type of company: as mentioned above, investors can choose between several business forms and this will affect the overall process of setting up a company.
2. Decide when the business will start: the company registration application will indicate the start date; make sure you have enough funds to start the business.
3. Choose a company name: each company must have a unique name that is suitable for marketing purposes and also meets local requirements; the name must be unique.
4. Select PKD codes: these are codes that will indicate the type of business activity that the new legal entity will carry out.
5. Prepare for incorporation: one of our lawyers in Poland can help you collect and prepare all the documents required for company registration.
6. Open a bank account: in some cases, investors can open a bank account before the company is registered; in other cases, the business must be registered before this step.
7. Apply for VAT and social security registration: these are the two main steps that must be completed after business registration; after registration, the company is automatically registered with the social security institution. 
8. Obtain a business license: this step is only necessary in some cases, for those businesses that operate on the basis of special permits and licenses, such as those that sell alcoholic beverages. 

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Not all businesses need to be registered. Small enterprises with annual revenues not exceeding a certain amount (usually half of the annual minimum wage) can operate as unregistered enterprises that do not have to report. In addition, trading companies will need to obtain an EORI number in Poland, and our lawyers can assist businessmen in this matter.

Notary fees depend on the authorized capital of your LLC - the larger the authorized capital, the higher the fee. For the authorized capital of 5,000 PLN, the fee is 160 PLN. If the capital is PLN 2,000,000, the cost will be around PLN 6,800.

The fee for making an entry in the NCR is set at PLN 500 per entry. The fee for entry in the CCP is an additional fee of PLN 100.

You will also need to pay a tax on civil law transactions. The amount of tax is equal to the authorized capital (minus notary fees and fees for making entries in the NCR and CCM) multiplied by 0.5%. For example, if the authorized capital is PLN 5,000, the tax will be about PLN 20. If the capital is PLN 100,000, the tax will be about PLN 500.

More details are available here.

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Poland.Business Harbor is a program that allows IT professionals, startups and other companies from Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Moldova to move to the territory of the Republic of Poland without hindrance. Thanks to the programs, you can, for example, learn how to start a business in Poland quickly and efficiently and get help with visa application. Holders of visas marked with the Poland.Business Harbor mark can perform work in Poland without a work permit. 

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Documents required to apply for a Poland.Business Harbor visa

1. application for a national visa - completed and signed,

2. up-to-date biometric photos,

3. passport - issued within the last 10 years, with at least two free pages for visas,

4. health insurance for the duration of the visa (minimum insurance amount is 30 thousand euros),

5. documentation confirming the purpose of the trip:

• for freelancers - a document confirming technical education or at least one year of experience in the field of IT,
• for startup founders - a document confirming enrollment in the program by the Startup Hub Poland Foundation,
• if you own a small/medium/large company - a document confirming enrollment in the program by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

More information about the program can be found here.