In Q1 2026, compared with Q1 2022:
- 87% fewer work visas issued – 16,000 compared with 123,000
- 69% fewer work permits issued – 38,000 compared with 122,000
- 65% fewer student visas issued in 2025 compared with 2021
- A 200% increase in the enforcement of return decisions – 2,700 cases compared with 900
What is driving these changes? Greater oversight of visa procedures, more rigorous verification of foreign nationals, and more effective enforcement of the law.
The objectives are to safeguard national security, protect the labour market, and ensure that migration meets Poland’s actual economic and workforce needs.
As regulations evolve and employment procedures for foreign nationals become more stringent, we help employers navigate the formalities involved in legalizing employment in Poland efficiently and effectively.
We provide comprehensive support with obtaining work permits and declarations on entrusting work to a foreign national. We serve employers across all 16 voivodeships in Poland, assisting with document preparation and guiding them through all required procedures. We maintain a 100% success rate in the cases we handle.
With ADKINS, formalities becomes simpler, allowing you to focus on what matters most: growing your business!