Poland shows ambitions to become a major destination in Europe for international talent and for Polish professionals returning from Western Europe.
This shift is driven by reforms to employment rules and competitive tax incentives. Once a country defined by emigration, Poland now records strong inflows of skilled workers. By March 2025, more than 1.21 million foreign nationals were registered with Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), reshaping the labour market and the wider economy.
Streamlined employment
March 2025 marked a turning point in the employment of non-EU nationals in Poland. Most labour market tests have been abolished, reducing administrative barriers in sectors such as IT, healthcare, and logistics. The process of issuing labour permits is now fully digital, which has reduced delays and unnecessary paper work.
