Regional guide
Working in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is often overlooked in international hiring discussions, but Poland and Czechia in particular have become significant labour markets for both EU and non-EU workers. The region has lower salary floors than the West, fast-growing tech sectors, and permit systems that, while sometimes complex in practice, are well-documented.
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What defines this region
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Poland has one of the most active work permit markets in Europe, with high volumes of Ukrainian and non-EU hires and a growing English-speaking tech sector.
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Czechia's Employee Card and EU Blue Card are well-established routes, though processing times and quota limits can create bottlenecks.
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Hungary and Slovakia have distinct regimes with EU Blue Card availability and specific skilled-worker permits that mirror the EU directive framework.
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All six countries are EU and Schengen members, giving successful permit holders zone-wide travel rights.
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