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Practical guides for employers and foreigners. Verified information on regulations, procedures and legal changes.

15 October 2025·8 min read

How to Hire a Foreigner in Poland — Step by Step [2025/2026]

Hiring a worker from abroad in Poland is possible and — with proper preparation — relatively straightforward. However, procedural errors can expose the employer to serious financial consequences. This guide will take you through the entire process step by step.

Employers

5 November 2025·6 min read

Fine for Illegally Employing a Foreign Worker — What Penalties Face the Employer?

Inspections by the National Labour Inspectorate and Border Guard at workplaces employing foreigners are regular and increasingly frequent. Ignorance of the law is no excuse — and fines can be severe.

Foreigners

10 December 2025·5 min read

PESEL for Foreigners in Poland — How to Obtain It? [2025/2026]

PESEL is the Universal Electronic System for Population Registration — an 11-digit identification number assigned to every person registered in Poland. Without PESEL it is difficult to open a bank account, register with NFZ (national health fund) or use public services.

News

6 March 2026·7 min read

March 2026 Law Changes for Ukrainians in Poland — What You Need to Know

On 5 March 2026, a new law came into force that significantly changes the rules governing the legal stay of Ukrainian citizens in Poland. Some special provisions have expired — others have been extended. Here is what you need to know.

Blog — legalization knowledge

How to Hire a Foreigner in Poland — Step by Step [2025/2026]

Fine for Illegally Employing a Foreign Worker — What Penalties Face the Employer?

PESEL for Foreigners in Poland — How to Obtain It? [2025/2026]

March 2026 Law Changes for Ukrainians in Poland — What You Need to Know

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