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Working in Poland with PESEL UKR: what does a Ukrainian need?

PESEL UKR with UKR status gives labour-market access in Poland for most beneficiaries. Show the employer PESEL/register print, not a chat screenshot.

Short answer

PESEL UKR with UKR status gives labour-market access in Poland for most beneficiaries. Show the employer PESEL/register print, not a chat screenshot.

What to prepare

  • · PESEL UKR
  • · Passport/ID
  • · Profil Zaufany or office printout

What to do step by step

  1. 1

    Check gov.pl for current rules for your category

  2. 2

    Sign a written umowa o pracę

  3. 3

    Do not pay for 'zezwolenie na pracę for UKR' when status already grants the right

Important

Intermediaries sell oświadczenie / permits when UKR status is often enough. Check umowa o pracę and ZUS registration.

Official sources

Checked: 2026-10-01

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