Is a Visa Required to Work in Poland?

To work in Poland, one must be a citizen of either the EU/EEA or Switzerland. If you intend to work in Poland for more than three months and are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, all you need to do is register for your stay at a nearby registration office. In order to tell Polish authorities that you wish to stay and work in Poland for a longer period of time, you must register your stay. This is not the same as applying for a visa.

Types of Poland work Visas

You must be aware of the type of work permit you should seek for before submitting a work visa application. The many Poland work permits include:

Work Permit A:-

This is necessary if you have a job offer from a company with a Polish business registration. You are granted this work visa with the understanding that you will also be granted a valid dwelling permit.

Work Permit B:-

You need this permit if you work as a board member and plan to stay in Poland for a length of time longer than six months.

Work Permit C:-

If you are sent by a foreign employer to work for their Polish branch in Poland for a period of time greater than 30 days.

Work Permit D:-

If you are sent to Poland by a foreign employer to work in export services. There must not be a Polish branch of the foreign employer.

Work Permit S:-

If a foreign employer sends you to Poland for agricultural, fishing, hunting, or lodging purposes, you must have this permit.

Requirements for Work Visa in Poland

  • Valid Passport :- Ensure that your passport is still valid for at least six more months—or longer if the embassy requests it.

  • Visa application form: The form must be completed online through the e-Konsulat system, printed, and signed.

  • Photo:- Coloured images of you. The dimensions and specifications of the photo must comply with the Schengen visa photo standards.

  • Flight itinerary:- You must provide evidence that you have bought or at the very least reserved a flight to Poland.

  • Proof of travel health insurance:- You must sign up for long-term health insurance when you arrive in Poland, either with the Polish public health fund or a private insurance provider. But, you must provide documentation of travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 in order to apply for a work visa.

  • Proof of accommodation:- You must submit proof that you have a place to live in Poland during your stay

  • Original and copied version of the work permit:- The work permit that your employer requested for on your behalf will be sent to you.

  • Employment letter:- You must provide the original letter of employment, which must be signed by your employee and include information about your job title, compensation, and other responsibilities.

  • Work experience certificate or CV:- Provide an updated version of your resume together with any credentials attesting to your work history relevant to the position you're looking for.

  • Police clearance certificate:- You must demonstrate that you are not a criminal.

    How Can I Obtain a Work Visa for Poland?

  • On your behalf, your employer submits a work permit application.

  • You submit a work visa application to the Polish embassy.

  • After that you can enter Poland to work.

Applying for a Poland Work Permit

  • The application form

  • Records of the employer’s economic activity

  • Copy of the work contract.

  • Proof of paid application fees

  • Proof of the employee’s health insurance

  • Copy of the employee’s passport pages

  • Proof of the legal status of the employer

  • Deed for the company

  • The documentation should be issued from the NCR (National Court Register)

  • Statements that show profits or losses made by the employer

    Applying for a Poland Work Visa

  • Find Nearest Polish Embassy or Consulate

  • Book Visa Appointment

  • Collect the Documents

  • Submit the Application

    Visa Fees

  • Shorter than 3 months-11.05 Euro

  • Longer than 3 months- 22.10 Euro

  • D- Type Work Permit- 44.19 Euro