Work and residence permits
International charities setting up branches or foundations in Poland need competent staff. Often, to start operations in Poland, they bring their staff from other countries. In order for an employee (foreigner) to start working legally in Poland, the employer must obtain a work permit for him/her before signing a contract with such a person.
Legalden specialises in matters related to the process of entry, stay and work of foreigners in Poland. We assist foreigners with the permit process, from obtaining an entry visa, to the successful receipt of a residence permit. We have handled work and residence permits for people from countries such as: Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, France, Greece, Spain, Serbia, Ukraine, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. We provide legal advice both at face-to-face meetings and by email or phone.
We will help you to:
- Obtain a work and residence permits, work permits for seconded staff, residence permits for the purpose of reuniting with foreigners
- Register the European Union citizens and their family members
- Submit notifications on the assignment of work to a Ukrainian citizen
- Prepare statements of appointment
- Obtain personal identification (PESEL) numbers and UKR status PESEL numbers
- Submit a request for information to the chief administrative officer (staroste)
- Make an appointment to apply for a visa
- Prepare all applications and complete sets of documents in matters related to the residence and work permits for foreigners in Poland
- In labour matters, including in particular the preparation of contracts for employees, handbooks and other internal documents
- Find the best solutions in choosing the basis for legal residence and work of foreigners in Poland