Poland Work Visa Process 2024 (Types of Work Permits)

Poland has issued the highest number of work visas in 2022 and in the first quarter of 2023. There is only one primary work visa for Poland and that is a Polish national (long-term D) visa that allows non-EU citizens to work in Poland. There are different types of work permits issued by the “Voivodeship Office” in Poland at the request of the employer. We will tell you about the Poland Work Visa Process, the requirements and the types of Polish work permits.

Everyone who is not an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen needs a visa to work in Poland. I can tell you the stats of 2021. According to Statistics Poland, 504,172 work permits have been issued to foreigners. Poland is one of the European Union countries that has become a popular destination for foreigners seeking new job opportunities. A work permit allows you to work in Poland and a Long Stay Work Visa allows you to travel to Poland. More details are given below.

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Types of Poland Work Permits

Before applying for a work visa, you need to know which type of work permit you need:

• Type A Permit: This permit is required if you have received a Job offer from a Polish employer, company, or registered business. This is the most common type of permit.
• Type B Permit: If you are a member/employee of any board company and stay for more than six months in Poland, you will need a type B Permit.
• Type C Permit: This is an Intra Company Transfer Visa. If your employer sent you to the company branch located in Poland.
• Type D Permit: If a foreign employer delegates you to Poland to work in export services. The foreign employer must not have a Polish branch.
• Type E Permit: This permit is for one who does not fit into the above four permits such as self-employment, freelance work, or volunteering.

The General information on each type of work permit and the required documents can be found on this site.

Cost of a Work Permit

• PLN 50: For up to 3 months.
• PLN 110: For more than 3 months.
• PLN 200: For type D work permit

Which Work Visa do You Need to Apply for Poland?

A D-type national visa is the only work visa that allows you to stay for more than 90 days but not longer than one year. After the expiry, you will renew your visa.

Poland Work Visa Requirements

• You must have a Valid passport.
• A Completed visa application form.
• Your employer must apply for the work permit and submit an application to the Voivodeship Office on your behalf.
• Employment letter: You must submit the original letter of employment, signed by your employee and stating your position, salary, and other details of your employment.
• Police clearance certificate. You must prove that you do not have a criminal background.
• Please check the updated list of required documents for the Poland D Visa.

How to Apply for the Poland Work Visa?

The following steps are involved:

1. Get a Job offer
2. Get a Work Permit
3. Apply for the Visa at the Polish embassy.

1) Get a Job Offer from a Poland Employer

To work in Poland you will need a job offer from Poland. There are many resources to find a job in Poland (I have given the links to websites below)

2) Get a Work Permit Approval

The employer who has offered you a Job must first submit a work permit application to the Voivodeship Office in the region where you will be working.

The Voivodeship Office will grant a work permit. After the approval of the work permit, you can apply for the Visa.

3) Apply for a Visa at the Poland Embassy

You apply for a Poland D Visa visa at the Polish embassy. You must make an appointment first through e-konsulat if you are applying for a work visa.

• Visit this website: https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/
• Select your country, make an appointment, and prepare documents.
• You will pay the Visa application fee.
• Wait for the Visa Decision.
• Enter Poland and start working.

Visa Validity

All Poland Long Stay D Visa is valid for one year. You can renew it later.

List of Countries that Got Most Poland Work Visas

1. Ukraine
2. Belarus
3. Vietnam
4. Russia
5. China
6. India
7. Georgia
8. Moldova
9. Uzbekistan
10. Philippines
11. Nepal
12. Indonesia
13. Kazakhstan
14. Azerbaijan
15. Turkmenistan
16. Armenia

List of Websites to Find Jobs in Poland