Poland Restricts Work Authorization Eligibility Under Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela

• Poland will prohibit citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela from working while in the country under the visa-free travel regime beginning August 22, 2026, though individuals already working under existing permissions may continue until their authorized visa-free stay expires. 

Restricts Work Authorization 

Poland has issued a new regulation limiting the ability of certain foreign nationals to work while present in the country under a visa-free travel regime.  

Effective August 22, 2026, citizens of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela will no longer be permitted to perform work in Poland under a work permit while staying in the country pursuant to visa-free entry. 

The restriction applies to work performed during a visa-free stay in Poland. 

Transitional Measures 

The regulation includes a grandfathering provision for affected foreign nationals already working in Poland. 

Individuals from the above countries who: 

• Hold a valid work permit; and 
• Began working in Poland under the visa-free regime before August 22, 2026, 

may continue working under the existing rules until the end of their permitted visa-free stay. 

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