From Russia to Europe: why Uzbek citizens are choosing Poland?

THE SHIFT: Amid tightening migration policies in Russia, workforce flows are actively redirecting toward the European market. Statistics show that the number of foreign citizens in Russia dropped from 6.8 million to 6.1 million (a decline of 700,000) within a single year. In contrast, Poland is experiencing a sharp influx. 

Currently, up to 30,000 professionals from Central Asia are working in the country, with citizens of Uzbekistan firmly leading the wave.

Work permits issued in the first quarter of 2026:

•   Uzbekistan: 16,000 permits;
•   Kazakhstan: 12,000 permits;
•   Kyrgyzstan: 8,000 permits.

According to experts, nearly 80% of our compatriots arriving in Poland previously worked in Russia. Declining real incomes and constant instability on the Russian market are driving Uzbek citizens to prioritize stable, secure, and 100% legal employment in Europe.

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