800+ for foreigners in Poland: do you qualify in 2026?
Foreign parents in Poland can claim the 800+ child benefit — 800 zł a month per child. See who qualifies in 2026, the new work-activity rule and how to apply.
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Your numbers vs. Europe
Net monthly earnings (EUR)1,591 €European average: 2,613 €As of 2023–2025Your numbers vs. tracked countries
Net pay at average wage (EUR)1,547 €Tracked-countries average: 1,356 €As of 9/13/2026Notice at 1 year (days)30Tracked-countries average: 35.4As of 9/4/2026Severance after 10 years (EUR)6,555 €Tracked-countries average: 7,248 €As of 9/23/2026Ordinary sickness (2–4 weeks)80%Tracked-countries average: 66.3%As of 9/13/2026