Employment offices that assess unemployment benefit in Poland

Phone ahead to learn which desk handles your file

Benefit questions go to the benefits team of the county employment office. Offices organise claims differently: the desk or caseworker who looks after yours depends on the office, and you should be ready to show proof of past work and insurance, including time worked abroad.

1 office in Chorzów
  • Chorzów

    Powiatowy Urząd Pracy w Chorzowie

    ul. Opolska 19, 41-500 Chorzów

    Register as unemployed online or in person, then ask for your right to benefit to be assessed.

    Prepare ID, home/correspondence address, qualifications and employment records. Part-time or relevant civil-contract work needs earnings and contribution evidence; former self-employment may require CEIDG (register of sole traders) declarations and ZUS (Poland’s social insurance institution) records. Bring relevant disability, family, pension or benefit documents and foreign residence evidence. Follow the authenticated online registration instructions and keep submission confirmation; entering details alone is not proof of completed registration. Ask how foreign work periods should be documented.

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