How to change employer safely with a residence card for work
Key rules and practical steps for changing employer for holders of a temporary residence permit with the right to work (zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy i pracę).
Brief rule
A temporary residence and work permit usually specifies the employer, position, minimum remuneration and wymiar czasu pracy; based on such a permit you cannot start work for another employer without making changes to the permit. (MOS)
When to apply for a change
If you want to change employer or alter employment conditions, you must submit a wniosek o zmianę zezwolenia to the wojewoda właściwy dla miejsca pobytu; in some cases to the Szef Urzędu do Spraw Cudzoziemców. (MOS)
Obligation to notify loss of employment
If you lose employment with the employer named in the permit, or intend to change employer, you must zawiadomnić the authorities within the prescribed period; MOS refers to 15 working days in official information.
Employer role and electronic signatures
Submission of the wniosku o zmianę generally requires the employer’s participation — the załącznik is signed by an authorised representative of the employer via login.gov.pl; the form and procedure are regulated by rozporządzenie and MOS instructions.
Practical steps for a safe change
Check the wording of your permit, notify the relevant authorities in advance, prepare your employer to sign the załącznik and keep copies of documents. Do not start work for the new employer without changes recorded in the permit or confirmation from the urząd.
Where to check and what to verify
Clarify details with the wojewoda or UDSC, especially about local practices and how rules apply to your specific permit type. For complex situations seek specialist advice.
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