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Upcoming difficulties in hiring Ukrainian and Georgian citizens – what employers need to know

Amendments to laws and regulations will introduce significant changes for companies employing citizens of Ukraine and Georgia:

  • Ukraine: from 4 March 2026, the privileged status will end – it will be necessary to obtain a Polish visa or residence permit.
  • Georgia: planned removal from the list of countries covered by simplified employment procedures and visa-free travel.

Impact on employers:

  • Need for prior verification of employee status and document validity.
  • Extended residence legalisation deadlines – in some regions even exceeding one year.
  • Greater risk of staff shortages in key areas of business.

How can we help?

We offer full support in auditing the employment of foreign nationals, preparing procedures and documentation, and representing you before the authorities. This allows our clients to minimise the risk of interruptions in business continuity and avoid costly formal errors.

Authors

Justyna Gunia

attorney-at-law, senior associate

+48 17 33 31 003

Aleksandra Witek

attorney-at-law trainee, junior associate

+48 17 333 10 10

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