Foreign Jobs 2024

 Poland is Hiring Foreign Workers 45 Jobs

Despite maintaining the second-lowest unemployment rate in the European Union (EU), Poland is confronting a workforce shortage in various sectors. Industries actively recruiting include healthcare, physical labor, and the food and services sector. The Ministry of Family and Social Policy in Poland highlighted the persistent shortage of personnel in the country's labor market in a press release issued in September.

Acknowledging the shortage, Polish authorities recognize that the inclusion of foreigners, especially Ukrainian citizens, has helped alleviate these shortages, garnering significant interest from employers. Poland stands out by ranking fifth in terms of economic activity rates of foreigners among all EU Member States, reaching 81.6% in 2022, surpassing the EU average of 72.5%. This suggests that foreigners aspiring to live and work in Poland may find opportunities due to labor shortages, potentially increasing their chances of obtaining a visa if their profession aligns with the country's labor needs.

The key sectors facing the most significant shortages, as identified by the European Labour Authority (EURES), encompass healthcare, construction, skilled trades, and IT. In-demand occupations range from Woodworking Machine Tool Setters and Operators to Finance Managers.

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Occupations in High Demand in Poland:

1.    Woodworking Machine Tool Setters and Operators

2.    Wood Treaters

3.    Wood Processing Plant Operators

4.    Welders and Flame Cutters

5.    Vocational Education Teachers

6.    Toolmakers and Related Workers

7.    Teaching Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

8.    Stock Clerks

9.    Sheet Metal Workers

10.Roofers

11.Psychologists

12.Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

13.Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants

14.Physiotherapists

15.Payroll Clerks

16.Painters and Related Workers

17.Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers

18.Midwifery Professionals

19.Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

20.Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders, and Tool Sharpeners

21.Lifting Truck Operators

22.Legal and Related Associate Professionals

23.House Builders

24.Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers

25.Handicraft Workers in Wood, Basketry, and Related Fields

26.Generalist Medical Practitioners

27.Floor Layers and Tile Setters

28.Finance Managers

29.Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators

30.Cooks

31.Concrete Placers, Concrete Finishers, and Related Workers

32.Civil Engineering Labourers

33.Carpenters and Joiners

34.Cabinet-makers and Related Workers

35.Bus and Tram Drivers

36.Building Structure Cleaners

37.Building Frame and Related Trades Workers

38.Building Construction Labourers

39.Building and Related Electricians

40.Bricklayers and Related Workers

41.Bakers, Pastry-cooks, and Confectionery Makers

42.Ambulance Workers

43.Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics

44.Accounting Associate Professionals

45.Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks

Individuals from EU/EEA countries or Switzerland seeking to work in Poland are exempt from requiring a visa. However, non-EU citizens must obtain a work permit from Polish employers before applying for a work visa at the Polish Embassy. Prior to initiating the visa application process, foreigners must choose one of the five types of work permits that best align with their job circumstances.

Poland continues to be an attractive destination for those in search of new employment opportunities, as evidenced by the issuance of thousands of national visas in the past year and the first half of 2023. Notably, in 2022, Poland approved 138,789 work visas for Ukrainians, granted 120,914 national visas to Belarusians, and issued 10,946 national visas to Turks.