Hiring foreigners in Poland becomes a hurdle race due to lengthy permit processes

Poland's administrative system is creating a "hurdles race" for employers seeking to hire foreign nationals, according to Katarzyna Wójcik of PRO Kadry i Płace. While the state has the right to vet who enters and stays, it also has a duty to process applications swiftly. However, residency permit procedures, legally capped at one month, are dragging on for up to two years.

This protracted process is not just an inconvenience for the foreign workers themselves, who face uncertainty about their status and are restricted from leaving the country, even for family visits. For businesses, the delays translate into significant organizational challenges. Employers planning to integrate foreign staff into their teams, ensuring their legal status, and managing operations find their hands tied.

The inability to send employees abroad for business meetings, client interactions, or international assignments becomes a tangible barrier to conducting business. In many sectors, this administrative bottleneck is hindering growth and operational efficiency. The article points to further discussion on combating administrative inaction and lengthy residency case processing.