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Child-Benefit Rules Tightened for Non-EU Foreigners Working in Poland
Starting 1 June 2026, non-EU/EFTA foreigners must show current employment or self-employment in Poland to keep receiving the PLN 800 (≈€170) monthly child benefit. ZUS’s rule change aligns foreign nationals with conditions already applied to Ukrainians and increases administrative duties for HR teams managing expatriate staff.
Foreign Residents Quadruple Their Share of Polish Pension Payouts
ZUS statistics highlighted by Rzeczpospolita show that pensions paid to foreigners rose 39 % in a year, with total beneficiaries exceeding 1.28 million by end-2025. The pattern signals Poland’s shift from transit labour market to long-term destination and raises new compliance and cost considerations for companies employing expatriates.