YOU CANNOT WORK ON A TOURIST/ VISITOR'S VISA!

Working in Poland on a tourist visa is illegal and can result in significant penalties for both the employer and the employee. Fines can range from several thousand to tens of thousands of zlotys. Additionally, the foreigner may face deportation and be prohibited from re-entering Poland or the Schengen area.

Penalties for the Employer:

Fines:

Employers can be fined from 3,000 to 50,000 zlotys for illegally employing a foreigner.

Impeded Future Hiring:

In some cases, the employer may face restrictions or bans on employing foreigners in the future.

Legal Consequences:

The employer may also face other legal consequences depending on the severity and nature of the violation.

Penalties for the Employee:

Fines:

Foreigners working illegally can also be fined, with a minimum fine of 3,000 zlotys, in Poland.

Deportation and Entry Ban:

The most severe penalty is deportation from Poland and a ban on re-entering Poland and the Schengen area, reports the Department for Foreigners.

Limited Access to Rights:

Illegal employment can also mean limited access to employee rights, including social security and healthcare.

Future Visa Issues:

It may also negatively impact future visa applications for Poland or other Schengen countries.

Other Important Considerations:

Work Permits and Visas:

To work legally in Poland, foreigners need both a valid work permit and a visa or residence permit that allows them to work.

Tourist Visas:

Tourist visas (type "C") do not grant the right to work.

Residence Permits:

To work legally, foreigners need a residence permit (temporary or permanent) or a D-type national visa.

Remote Work:

Even with the rise of remote work, individuals cannot work on a tourist visa in Poland.