On March 27, 2026, the government published a draft regulation which specifies that work permit holders who are nationals of certain countries cannot work if they are in Poland on the basis of the visa-free regime.
According to the regulation, nationals of Colombia, Georgia and Venezuela who wish to work in Poland will need to obtain the relevant national visa or residence permit before taking up employment, even if they already hold a work permit.
The draft includes a transitional measure, permitting citizens of the three countries who have already started work in Poland during a visa-free stay before the regulation comes into force, to continue working under the existing rules.
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