# Poland migration and employment policy changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poland-migration-and-employment-policy-changes > Updated: 2026-08-20T17:32:38.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In August 2026, Poland implemented new regulations targeting citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela to address illegal migration, the shadow economy, and human trafficking. Initially, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduced visa requirements for nationals of these countries seeking entry for employment purposes, effectively ending previous visa-free access for work-related travel. This was followed by a decree from the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy prohibiting employment under visa-free movement status. Authorities stated that these measures were necessary because individuals were frequently entering the EU via other member states under the guise of tourism to seek work in Poland. While transitional provisions allow those who legally began working before the deadline to continue their employment, the policy shift has caused uncertainty for labor agencies and workers who expected to secure permits through previous administrative channels. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Poland restricts employment for citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela Poland has implemented new regulations prohibiting the employment of Georgian, Colombian, and Venezuelan citizens traveling under visa-free arrangements to combat illegal migration and labor exploitation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-restricts-employment-for-citizens-of-georgia-colombia-and-venezuela ### 2026-08-16: Poland introduces visa requirements for Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela Poland has introduced mandatory visa requirements for citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela seeking entry for employment, aiming to curb illegal migration and the shadow economy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-introduces-visa-requirements-for-georgia-colombia-and-venezuela --- Cite as: Poland migration and employment policy changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/poland-migration-and-employment-policy-changes