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Does a Polish residence card always allow any job?

WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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No. The residence decision and underlying category determine whether employment is restricted or exempt from a separate work permit. A card alone does not prove unrestricted access.

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Office for Foreigners MOS — Work permit[PL-S03] · PL · Sources checked 21 Oct 2026
Poznan Voivodeship — Family residence and work permission[PL-S13] · PL · Sources checked 21 Oct 2026

Does a Polish residence card always allow any job?

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