CHANGE EMPLOYER
Changing employer means different things depending on your situation
An employer change during a pending application, on an existing temporary residence-and-work permit, and on a permit with unrestricted labour market access are three different legal situations -- with three different (sometimes opposite) answers.
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Which situation matches you?
These are three different legal situations with different (sometimes opposite) answers -- pick the one that actually matches your paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change employer after receiving a temporary residence and work permit?
Generally, no -- not without first having the permit changed (amended) or applying for a new one. If your permit names a specific employer, working for a different one under different conditions than those in your decision requires an amendment.
Read the full answer →Do I always need to amend my residence permit when I change employer?
No. If your residence card carries the "dostęp do rynku pracy" (labour market access) annotation -- because your residence permit was granted for a reason other than work, such as full-time study, being a family member of a Polish/EU citizen, permanent residence, or EU long-term resident status -- you can change employers freely, with no amendment needed.
Read the full answer →Who submits Annex No. 1?
The employer (the entity entrusting work) completes and signs Annex No. 1 -- not the applicant. It confirms the position, salary, and working conditions being offered.
Read the full answer →What is the fee to amend a temporary residence-and-work permit?
220 PLN, per UDSC's national guidance -- this applies regardless of voivodeship.
See the full checklist →Can I change employer while my residence application is pending?
Changing employer while a temporary residence-and-work permit application is still pending (no decision issued yet) is not addressed by any statute or official UDSC guidance found and verified this session.
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