Legal work in Poland always needs a separate basis: a notification, an oświadczenie or a permit. Here is which route fits your situation.
The most common mistake is thinking visa-free travel allows you to work. Visa-free entry gives you the right to enter and stay, but not to work. Legal work in Poland always needs a separate basis. In simple terms, there are three.
The simplest route. Ukrainian citizens under temporary protection (with PESEL UKR status) can work once the employer simply notifies the district labor office (PUP). It's free and fast.
A simplified basis for citizens of certain countries (Moldova, Armenia, Belarus and others). The employer registers an oświadczenie with the PUP, and the worker can work for up to 24 months. Cheaper and faster than a full permit.
A full work permit from the voivode. Needed where an oświadczenie isn't available (most countries in Asia, the Caucasus, etc.). Takes the longest — from a few weeks to a few months — and often also requires a D visa.
If you're in Poland visa-free, remember the 90/180 rule: no more than 90 days of stay in any 180-day period. Days on a D work visa are counted separately. Exceeding the limit means a fine and a risk of an entry ban.
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