How to work legally as a manicure master in Poland

Beauty salons in Poland for Ukrainians

Beauty salons in Poland – a rapidly developing industry with many job vacancies. For Ukrainian women wishing to find work as a manicure master there, it is important to understand the nuances of the legislation of the Republic regarding legal employment.

Options for legal employment in Poland

The main requirement for legal residence in Polish territory and employment is the presence of an individual PESEL number. It allows one to legally work and reside in Poland for 18 to 36 months.

Manicure masters can be employed:

• individuals with Ukrainian citizenship who left the country after 24.02.2022 and legalized their stay;
• female citizens of Ukraine residing in Poland on the basis of a residence permit, visa, or a single work permit;
• those arriving in Poland on a biometric passport by invitation from an employer;
• those who have received a Karta Pobytu or have a note in their documents about its pending status.

People with refugee status automatically gain access to the labor market in the Republic of Poland without additional documents and visas.

Necessary documentation for employment

It is indeed possible to find work in the beauty industry or open your own business in Poland. There are no legislative norms for obtaining a medical license for a beauty salon. It is sufficient to pass an examination by the sanitary and epidemiological service and meet the requirements for the premises, sterilization, and equipment. An exception is if the company will provide services for the prevention or treatment of diseases related to medical practice. Obtaining a license A massage or other type of cosmetic services also requires a license when opening a private medical practice.

When employed, you will need:

• passport;
• medical insurance;
• PESEL;
• diploma of education translated into Polish.

The employer carries out the remaining formalities for legal registration on behalf of the employee. The law provides a period of 14 days for submitting documents for hiring a person.

Legal employment and employment contract

Legal employment must be accompanied by a written employment contract, signed no later than seven days after the assignment of work. Before signing, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the terms in detail or seek legal assistance in interpreting the provisions of the document. Such a service is provided free of charge by the State Labor Inspectorate of Poland.

Sources of job vacancies for manicurists in Poland

Knowledge of English and Polish simplifies the job search and increases the chances of securing a good vacancy. Having certificates of completed courses in the specialization improves the prospects of finding a suitable position.

You can find a job as a manicurist independently in several ways:

• download the ePraca or Workport app;
• use specialized platforms;
• subscribe to thematic groups on social media;
• monitor the Central Database of Job Offers;
• visit the nearest physical employment service or call them;
• go to the website of the online labor office «Green Line.».

These services help with employment for free. It is also recommended to seek assistance from recruitment agencies, but you will have to pay for their services.