The President of the Republic of Poland has signed a law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens, which extends the existing rules of legal residence and employment for Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland.
Under the new regulations, the period of protection has been extended until March 4, 2026.
This is good news for the thousands of people who found refuge and work in Poland after the outbreak of war - and for companies that employ Ukrainian workers on a daily basis.
As the Office of the President of the Republic of Poland stressed, the purpose of the law is to ensure the continuity of residence and work, and to avoid a mass exodus of workers from the market.
⚠️ "Last renewal" - what does it mean?
During the announcement of the decision, however, there was an important message - The president noted that this is the last extension of the current legislation.
After March 4, 2026, Ukrainian citizens will already be able to benefit only from the general rules on residence and work of foreigners in force under national and EU law.
On the one hand, this is a clear signal of stability for the coming months.
On the other - a boost to prepare for the new legal and administrative reality.
Companies that employ foreigners should analyze now:
- How long the permits and statements of their employees are valid,
- What procedures will apply after the law expires,
- How to minimize the risk of employment interruptions.
What does this change mean for employers?
For companies, it is primarily time to sort out legalization processes.
The current law provides a safe buffer - 16 months - that is worth taking advantage of:
- Prepare internal HR procedures and checklists,
- Implement a reminder system for expiring documents,
- Plan to work with an agency or legal advisor to help with the transition process.
For many industries - logistics, industry, manufacturing - hiring foreigners today is a condition for maintaining operational continuity.
Therefore, any gap in documentation can mean real financial and organizational losses.
What about for workers from Ukraine?
The law is all about a sense of security and stability - the opportunity to continue living and working in Poland under clear rules.
At the same time, it's the moment to start planning for the future: settle the paperwork, renew permits and, if necessary, consult with legalization experts.
"On the one hand, this law gives us all peace of mind and time to act.
On the other - it is a clear signal that the time of privileges is coming to an end.
At NJOB, we believe that now is the moment to build stable employment processes - based on transparency, accountability and, above all, legality."
What can you do today?
- Verify the residency status of all employees from Ukraine.
- Update contracts and notifications with authorities if the situation requires it.
- Plan your activities for the period after 2026 - don't put it off until the last minute.
- Get in touch with NJOB experts, who will help you through the changes without risk.
The President's signing of the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens is good news for the labor market, companies and employees.
But at the same time - the the last momentto prepare for the end of the period of special solutions.
This is the time to stop reacting and start acting strategically.
At NJOB, we help companies do it smartly, legally and in advance. Contact us.