Police in the Pomeranian town of Kościerzyna announced on 14 June that a two-day nationwide operation resulted in seven arrests locally and extensive verification of foreigners’ right to stay and work. The coordinated action involved more than 24,000 officers across Poland and was supported by the Border Guard, illustrating the government’s pledge to pair crime enforcement with immigration control. Although the headline numbers focus on fugitive apprehensions, officials confirmed that identity checks were performed at construction sites, transport depots and marketplaces popular with seasonal labourers. From a mobility perspective, the sweep signals heightened on-the-spot inspections that can disrupt project timelines if workers lack up-to-date permits.
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For companies seeking proactive solutions, VisaHQ’s Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) offers a streamlined way to track visa and permit validity, generate reminder alerts and initiate renewal filings long before officers arrive on site. The platform’s corporate dashboard centralises employee documentation, helping HR teams demonstrate compliance in minutes during unannounced spot checks.
Companies employing non-EU staff in provincial locations—often through subcontractors—should review vendor compliance clauses and ensure that digital copies of residence cards are readily available. Legal practitioners note that deportation proceedings initiated during police raids move quickly under Poland’s simplified return procedure introduced last year. Once a rapid administrative decision is issued, the foreign national has only 48 hours to appeal, leaving little room for employer intervention. While no large-scale detentions were reported in Kościerzyna, union groups warn that blanket checks can foster an atmosphere of mistrust. HR teams may want to brief managers on employees’ rights and prepare bilingual information packs to distribute during any future inspections.
For companies seeking proactive solutions, VisaHQ’s Poland portal (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) offers a streamlined way to track visa and permit validity, generate reminder alerts and initiate renewal filings long before officers arrive on site. The platform’s corporate dashboard centralises employee documentation, helping HR teams demonstrate compliance in minutes during unannounced spot checks.
Companies employing non-EU staff in provincial locations—often through subcontractors—should review vendor compliance clauses and ensure that digital copies of residence cards are readily available. Legal practitioners note that deportation proceedings initiated during police raids move quickly under Poland’s simplified return procedure introduced last year. Once a rapid administrative decision is issued, the foreign national has only 48 hours to appeal, leaving little room for employer intervention. While no large-scale detentions were reported in Kościerzyna, union groups warn that blanket checks can foster an atmosphere of mistrust. HR teams may want to brief managers on employees’ rights and prepare bilingual information packs to distribute during any future inspections.
