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Lawful employment of a foreign national

This guide organises the topic “Lawful employment of a foreign national”: documents, deadlines, common risks and checks to make before contacting the authority.

Key context

Selecting the basis for lawful work and checking residence, employment and notification compliance.

Legal stay does not always mean automatic labour-market access. Residence and work grounds must be assessed together.

Establish the legal basis first

Do not begin with the form. First check current status, objective, competent authority and deadline.

Prepare consistent evidence

Details in the form, passport, contract, attachments and previous correspondence should be current and consistent.

Track service

Keep posting and receipt evidence. Valid service often starts a procedural deadline.

Follow up after filing

Monitor correspondence, answer requests and notify the authority where the law requires it.

Questions and answers

Official sources

Publiczne Służby Zatrudnienia — zezwolenia na pracę

Last updated: 2026-07-17