Officers from the Radom Border Guard station, supported by city police, conducted an early-morning raid on a workers’ hostel on 19 February, detaining six foreign nationals—four Colombians and two Georgians—who had infringed Poland’s immigration rules. Five had entered the Schengen Area visa-free via Spain or France, overstaying the 90-day limit, while the sixth was still in Poland three years after his national visa expired. All were employed at a nearby poultry plant without work authorisation.
Administrative action. Proceedings to issue return orders have begun; one Colombian has already received a six-month re-entry ban. The plant faces an inspection by the National Labour Inspectorate and could be fined up to PLN 30,000 for illegal employment.
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Context. The sweep is part of a nationwide crackdown ahead of the full launch of the EU Entry/Exit System in October 2026. Radom sits on a secondary migration route used by Latin-American seasonal workers who fly into Madrid or Paris before moving north for temporary jobs.
Business takeaway. Employers must ensure that non-EU staff on visa-free entry do not exceed their 90-day allowance and possess valid work permits. Hostels housing migrant labourers should keep copies of residence documents on file; failure to do so is now a trigger for targeted inspections.
Wider significance. The operation underscores Poland’s tougher stance on overstays as it prepares to digitise border controls. Similar joint raids have been announced in Łódź and Wrocław industrial zones later this month.
Administrative action. Proceedings to issue return orders have begun; one Colombian has already received a six-month re-entry ban. The plant faces an inspection by the National Labour Inspectorate and could be fined up to PLN 30,000 for illegal employment.
Need help navigating Poland’s Schengen and work-permit rules? VisaHQ’s dedicated Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) offers up-to-date guidance, application support, and document processing, enabling both employers and foreign nationals to stay compliant and avoid penalties like those highlighted above.
Context. The sweep is part of a nationwide crackdown ahead of the full launch of the EU Entry/Exit System in October 2026. Radom sits on a secondary migration route used by Latin-American seasonal workers who fly into Madrid or Paris before moving north for temporary jobs.
Business takeaway. Employers must ensure that non-EU staff on visa-free entry do not exceed their 90-day allowance and possess valid work permits. Hostels housing migrant labourers should keep copies of residence documents on file; failure to do so is now a trigger for targeted inspections.
Wider significance. The operation underscores Poland’s tougher stance on overstays as it prepares to digitise border controls. Similar joint raids have been announced in Łódź and Wrocław industrial zones later this month.
