{"id":16385,"date":"2025-06-11T09:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T07:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bktkancelaria.pl\/?p=16385"},"modified":"2025-06-11T09:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T07:45:24","slug":"niebieska-karta-ue-2025-i-zmiany-w-legalizacji-pobytu-cudzoziemcow-w-polsce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bktkancelaria.pl\/en\/eu-blue-card-2025-and-changes-to-the-legalisation-of-foreigners-residence-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Blue Card 2025 and changes to the legalisation of foreigners' residence in Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"

From <\/span>1 June 2025<\/span><\/strong> There are a number of significant changes in Polish migration law concerning the legalisation of the stay of foreigners, including their employment. The new provisions significantly affect regulations related to <\/span>EU Blue Card<\/span><\/strong>However, they are not limited to it - significant amendments have also been made to the temporary residence permit or the procedures for notifying the Voivod about employment issues. Below, we discuss in detail the most important issues arising from these latest amendments, which aim to simplify processes and better integrate foreigners into the Polish labour market.<\/span><\/p>\n

What's new in the EU Blue Card legislation from 1 June 2025?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Due to a new EU directive, which Poland implemented in national legislation as of 1 June, the deadlines and rules have been changed, among others. <\/span>mobility of EU Blue Card holders<\/span><\/strong>. Above all, in order to provide greater flexibility in travel and work, the short- and long-term mobility of the holder of this document has been precisely defined.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobility of EU Blue Card holders: Short- and long-term<\/span><\/h3>\n

Short-term mobility is understood as the possibility to enter and stay, for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period, on the territory of any Member State of the European Union in order to carry out a professional activity. This is a key facilitation for highly skilled workers, enabling free movement and supporting the EU labour market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Long-term mobility, which promotes the long-term integration of foreigners, is subject to the requirement of prior legal residence in an EU Member State for at least 12 months on the basis of an EU Blue Card. After this period, the person has the possibility to move to another EU country and start working immediately after applying for a residence permit under this mobility. This significantly simplifies procedures and speeds up entry into the new labour market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simplification of the conditions for changing employer and the EU Blue Card form<\/span><\/h3>\n

The new Blue Card decision will no longer mention the performance of a specific job - it will only specify the validity period and the minimum salary. This solution significantly increases employment flexibility. At the same time, the employee will be able to change employer or working conditions without applying for a new permit. The only requirement in this respect is the continuation of work in a highly qualified occupation with adequate remuneration - in 2025, this means no less than <\/span>PLN 12 272.58 gross per month<\/span><\/strong>. These facilities for foreigners make the Polish labour market more attractive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Business activities for EU Blue Card holders and their families - new opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

EU Blue Card holders, as well as family members of the holder, joining the holder on the basis of a residence permit for the purpose of family reunification, gain <\/span>possibility of self-employment<\/span><\/strong>. This permission applies both to those who acquired the Blue Card after the amendment came into force and those who already had it before. This is an important step to support foreigners' entrepreneurship and Poland's economic development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-loss protection for Blue Card holders: what rights do you have?<\/span><\/h3>\n

If the holder of an EU Blue Card has lost his or her job after two years of use, after obligatory notification to the Governor, he or she is entitled to six months' protection. If this period has not exceeded two years, the provisions remain unchanged - the holder is entitled to 90 days (three months) of protection. This provides greater legal security and stability of residence in Poland for highly qualified workers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temporary residence permit in Poland in 2025: Important amendments<\/span><\/h2>\n

Amendments to the regulations on temporary residence permits introduce a number of changes aimed at streamlining the process of legalising the stay of foreigners in Poland.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduction of the required period of the employment contract for the temporary residence permit<\/span><\/h3>\n

The granting of a temporary residence permit for the purpose of working in a highly skilled occupation will no longer require a work contract of at least 12 months. This period has been shortened and as of 1 June is a minimum of <\/span>six months<\/span><\/strong>. This facilitation aims to speed up processes and reduce administrative barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Extension of the definition of family member for the purpose of family reunification<\/span><\/h3>\n

The latest amendment also extended the definition of a family member of a foreigner who may apply for a temporary residence permit for the purpose of family reunification. In addition to the persons previously indicated in the law (such as a spouse or a minor child), this will include the parent of a minor who has been granted refugee status or subsidiary protection, as well as the brother or sister of that foreigner if they are, due to a serious illness, totally and permanently dependent on the assistance of their parents, provided that those parents are members of the foreigner's family and have been granted temporary residence permits for family reunification. This change promotes the integration of families and provides them with stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simplification of employment procedures for foreigners - what do you need to know?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The new legislation introduces significant simplifications to the hiring processes for foreign nationals, which is expected to ease the burden on employers and improve legal employment.<\/span><\/p>\n

No more surveying the local labour market - new role for the District Governor<\/span><\/h3>\n

Under the new regulations, the obligation to survey the local labour market, which was previously an important requirement for many entrepreneurs, will be abolished. The previously required 'Starosta's Opinion' will change into a district right to determine the industry and scope within which the possibility of working with foreigners will be restricted. This is a significant convenience for employers employing foreigners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work permit applications only electronically<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition, the form of submitting applications for work permits for foreigners has been changed - from 1 June 2025, only applications submitted via the ICT system will be accepted. This solution is intended to digitise and speed up the formalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is a temporary residence permit for the purpose of work refused? New criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n

The amendments also clarify the prerequisites for refusing a temporary residence permit for the purpose of work, with particular emphasis on the responsibility of the entity entrusting the work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entity entrusting the work: Requirements and reasons for refusal of permission<\/span><\/h3>\n

To the scope of the elements through which a temporary residence permit for the purpose of work can be refused to foreigners, the characteristics that are not fulfilled by the entity entrusting the work are included. A refusal is granted when this entity:<\/span><\/p>\n