Poland has officially removed Georgia from the list of countries whose citizens qualify for the fast-track ‘employer-declaration’ route, ending a 15-year arrangement that allowed Georgians to work in Poland for up to two years on the strength of a simple, low-cost filing by their prospective employer. The change was confirmed by VisaHQ on 2 December but stems from a regulation signed on 21 November and effective 1 December 2025.
Only Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine now remain on the list. Georgian nationals already holding a valid declaration or Polish national visa may continue working until those documents expire, but all new recruits must obtain a type-D work visa and, in many cases, a standard work permit. Recruitment agencies estimate that processing times for Georgian hires will lengthen from three days to six–eight weeks.
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Warsaw first hinted at the move in August amid EU discussions over suspending Georgia’s visa-free travel after concerns about irregular overstays. Labour-market data also show demand for Georgian workers falling 30 % year-on-year, while Ukrainian and Moldovan labour supply remains abundant.
Employers in horticulture and logistics warn of short-term gaps: spring greenhouse preparation typically relies on Georgian seasonal staff. Multinationals with rotation programmes should update mobility policies and alert Georgian technicians who change worksites frequently, as a permit will now be required with every transfer.
Only Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine now remain on the list. Georgian nationals already holding a valid declaration or Polish national visa may continue working until those documents expire, but all new recruits must obtain a type-D work visa and, in many cases, a standard work permit. Recruitment agencies estimate that processing times for Georgian hires will lengthen from three days to six–eight weeks.
Warsaw first hinted at the move in August amid EU discussions over suspending Georgia’s visa-free travel after concerns about irregular overstays. Labour-market data also show demand for Georgian workers falling 30 % year-on-year, while Ukrainian and Moldovan labour supply remains abundant.
Employers in horticulture and logistics warn of short-term gaps: spring greenhouse preparation typically relies on Georgian seasonal staff. Multinationals with rotation programmes should update mobility policies and alert Georgian technicians who change worksites frequently, as a permit will now be required with every transfer.
