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Poland abolishes Labour-Market Test for most work-permit cases, accelerating foreign hiring

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Release Date

2026-03-24

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VisaHQ

Summary

Poland has abolished the labour-market test (informacja starosty) for most work-permit applications, with the change becoming operational in March 2026. Previously, employers had to advertise jobs and prove no local or EU candidates were available, adding several weeks to processing and increasing rejection risks.

Under the new system, applications can be submitted with basic documents such as an employment contract and qualifications, reducing processing time by about one month and accelerating foreign hiring. The reform aligns Poland with other countries that have eased hiring for foreign talent and benefits various categories of workers, including local hires and intra-company transferees.

However, the labour-market test remains in place for certain sectors like seasonal agriculture and posted workers. Companies are advised to update their procedures and can convert ongoing applications to the new, faster process.

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Poland