Blog: work and life in Poland
Guides about documents, work permits, salaries, taxes and everyday life in Poland for foreigners.
Cost of Living in Poland 2026: Rent, Food and Transport
How much does it cost to live in Poland in 2026? Estimated prices for a room, food, transport and phone in big cities and small towns, plus a sample budget.
WorkEmployment Contracts in Poland: Umowa o Pracę vs Zlecenie
Employment contract, mandate contract or agency work? Compare paid leave, ZUS, NFZ health care and notice periods in Poland, explained for foreign workers.
Documents & lawDeclaration of Entrusting Work in Poland 2026: Full Guide
Oświadczenie in 2026: who can use it (Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine), the 400 zł fee, 24-month limit and why Georgians lost access in December 2025.
Life in PolandFirst Steps After Arriving in Poland: Checklist for Workers
Just arrived in Poland for work? Follow this checklist: contract, PESEL, address registration, bank account, SIM card, health insurance (NFZ) and documents.
Documents & lawEU Blue Card Poland 2026: Salary Threshold and Requirements
EU Blue Card in Poland 2026: who qualifies, the estimated salary threshold, the new 6-month contract rule, mobility in the EU and how to apply online via MOS.
Documents & lawGeorgians Working in Poland 2026: Work Permit After Changes
Since 1 December 2025 Georgians cannot work in Poland on an oświadczenie. Learn what replaced it, why visa-free entry is not a work right, and what to do.
WorkIn-Demand Jobs in Poland for Foreigners 2026 (No Polish Needed)
Which jobs in Poland hire foreigners in 2026? Production, warehouse, construction, drivers, welders and care work – what each job involves and what you need.
Salary & taxesMinimum Wage in Poland 2026: Gross, Net and Hourly Rate
Poland's minimum wage in 2026 is 4,806 zł gross a month or 31.40 zł per hour. See the approximate net pay, overtime and night work rules for foreign workers.
Documents & lawPESEL Number for Foreigners in Poland: How to Get It in 2026
What a PESEL number is, why foreigners need it, where to apply in Poland and which documents to bring. A simple 2026 guide for workers from abroad.
WorkAvoid Job Scams in Poland: How to Check an Employer or Agency
Fake job offers in Poland are common. Learn how to check an employer or agency, spot red flags and why you should never pay for a job.
Documents & lawResidence Card Poland 2026: Temporary Stay and Work Permit
How to get a Polish residence card (karta pobytu) for work in 2026: conditions, documents, online MOS application, fees and what to expect step by step.
Salary & taxesTaxes for Foreigners in Poland 2026: PIT, PIT-11 and Refunds
How income tax works for foreign workers in Poland: PIT-11 from your employer, your PIT return, tax residency, refunds and the youth relief for under-26s.
Documents & lawWork Permit in Poland 2026: Types, Fees and How to Apply
Poland work permit 2026 explained: types A–E and seasonal, official fees, who applies on praca.gov.pl and what changed under the new law. A simple guide.
Documents & lawUkrainians in Poland 2026: Work, PESEL UKR and CUKR Card
Work rules for Ukrainian citizens in Poland in 2026: the 7-day notification, PESEL UKR status, the new CUKR residence card and key deadlines after March 2026.
Documents & lawPoland Work Visa 2026: National D Visa Step by Step Guide
How to get a Poland work visa (type D) in 2026 from India, the Philippines, Nepal or Colombia: documents, visas that do not allow work, EES and common mistakes.
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